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YH11 DFO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,670 mi
Last recorded125,670 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 DFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 125,670 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 125,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 May 2024 124,944 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body very flaky ( corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 112,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 97,321 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 96,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2021 86,458 miles

All 4 shock absorber outer casing damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,831 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on upper sill behind drivers door bottom. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear bump stops on struts worn and ripped. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 77,831 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on upper sill behind drivers door bottom. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear bump stops on struts worn and ripped. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 65,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear discs corroding

hand brake linkage stiff

parking brake effort low

rear disc pads worn

Fail 12 Feb 2019 65,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear discs corroding

hand brake linkage stiff

parking brake effort low

rear disc pads worn

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,055 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 59,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,179 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,154 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,423 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 DFO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DFO, 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 DFO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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