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YP61 BYF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,240 mi
Last recorded117,240 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 BYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 116,296 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 116,295 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 111,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,060 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,924 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 102,924 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,181 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,703 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 91,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,179 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,272 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YP61 BYF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YP61 BYF, 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 YP61 BYF registered?

YP61 BYF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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