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YP61 YOF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,665 mi
Last recorded87,665 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 YOF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 87,665 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 80,286 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 80,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 73,305 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 66,971 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 61,604 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative nearside indicator: with park brake on tell tail interaction (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded: ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + attached components suspension arms / etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 30 Apr 2022 61,604 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative nearside indicator: with park brake on tell tail interaction (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded: ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + attached components suspension arms / etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 28 Jun 2021 58,934 miles

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 28 Jun 2021 58,934 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,056 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 57,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 23 Mar 2018 41,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour PRS: replaced bulb 581A (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 16 Dec 2016 30,823 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,874 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 18,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated 205/55/16 V

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YOF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

YP61 YOF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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