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YH61 YGF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

242,633 mi
Last recorded242,633 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 YGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 242,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 232,982 miles

Nearside Rear repair covered in under seal

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 209,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 202,384 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 178,908 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 152,672 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 122,401 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has glue on.

Offside Front Outer Wing damaged slightly.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,302 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 73,275 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 54,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,496 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 YGF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YGF, 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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What year was YH61 YGF registered?

YH61 YGF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 YGF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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