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YK61 AEF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

240,478 mi
Last recorded240,478 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 AEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 240,478 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 229,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 217,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 194,688 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 181,168 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 172,718 miles

Central Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 172,718 miles

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

Central Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 163,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 140,829 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 125,372 miles

bonnet release condition

Fail 21 Sep 2017 124,867 miles

Offside Side repeater not working led (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet release condition

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,465 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 67,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 53,468 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 53,468 miles

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

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

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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YK61 AEF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK61 AEF, 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 YK61 AEF registered?

YK61 AEF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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