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YP61 LJJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,409 mi
Last recorded173,409 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 LJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 173,409 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 173,409 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 159,710 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 148,274 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 148,274 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 134,730 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 121,177 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2018 121,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 104,730 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 104,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable position ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,900 miles

195/65/r 15 91 v

Nail in o/s/r tyre / also perished

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 87,900 miles

195/65/r 15 91 v

Nail in o/s/r tyre / also perished

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,906 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2014 67,689 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LJJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

YP61 LJJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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