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YH61 USO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

217,703 mi
Last recorded217,703 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 USO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 217,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 195,376 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 182,576 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 170,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 170,049 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both high beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 151,133 miles

ALL TYRES DISPLAYING 3MM TREAD/UNEVEN WEAR /POOR CONDITIONX4

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing unit worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output unit light source reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing unit worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

bonnet release unit defective

Pass 20 Mar 2021 130,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 113,248 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 113,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 102,860 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 102,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,518 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 88,862 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,518 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,143 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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YH61 USO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 YH61 USO, 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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YH61 USO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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