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YT61 OCU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,886 mi
Last recorded155,886 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 OCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 155,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 149,618 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 149,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2024 142,912 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 136,800 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 129,924 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 122,943 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 118,096 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 114,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,777 miles

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

offside rear bump stop deteriorated and nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,845 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 54,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 36,781 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Sep 2014 36,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

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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YT61 OCU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT61 OCU, 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 YT61 OCU registered?

YT61 OCU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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The MOT history for YT61 OCU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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