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YP61 BZU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,843 mi
Last recorded106,843 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 BZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 106,843 miles

General underbody corrosion.

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 106,843 miles

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

General underbody corrosion.

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 99,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 92,482 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 92,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 85,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 85,311 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,723 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,358 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,367 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 62,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front DRL not working

both front tyres perished and cracking

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm,cracking and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2018 52,553 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter corroded (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm,cracking and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,101 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge/starting to crack in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2016 35,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,051 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 5,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 5,432 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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YP61 BZU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP61 BZU, 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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YP61 BZU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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