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YR61 HBJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,376 mi
Last recorded101,376 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 HBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 101,376 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 101,376 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 89,928 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 89,928 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 79,613 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 79,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 69,011 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,884 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 66,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,569 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 54,708 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,649 miles

tyre pressures reset tpms light reset

Fail 30 Oct 2018 47,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

tyre pressures reset tpms light reset

Pass 27 Oct 2017 43,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,791 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,890 miles

Both Front Tyre`s Wearing On Inner Edges

Emissions Too Clean To Test

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,440 miles

Handbrake stiff to return to the off position

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

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 HBJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YR61 HBJ, 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 YR61 HBJ registered?

YR61 HBJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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