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YH11 DEU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,231 mi
Last recorded184,231 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 DEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 184,231 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 178,868 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2024 169,692 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 162,430 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 154,042 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 131,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 131,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 118,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,011 miles

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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

covers fitted obstructing view

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Mar 2019 104,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 94,184 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 94,184 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,394 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,922 miles

handbrake sleeve collapsed.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 68,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

handbrake sleeve collapsed.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,273 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YH11 DEU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH11 DEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YH11 DEU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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