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YR61 HRU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,538 mi
Last recorded196,538 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 196,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 178,595 miles

rear shockers not secure

Pass 17 Apr 2019 151,265 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 151,256 miles

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 122,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear shocker cover not secure

Pass 19 May 2017 98,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 98,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 69,905 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,830 miles

Both rear tyres treads are lightly perrishing,195/65/15

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HRU 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 HRU, 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 HRU registered?

YR61 HRU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is YR61 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 HRU 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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