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YR61 DCF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,481 mi
Last recorded217,481 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 DCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 217,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 190,946 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 190,946 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 157,683 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 129,069 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,487 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,538 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 75,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YR61 DCF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR61 DCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR61 DCF registered?

YR61 DCF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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The MOT history for YR61 DCF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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