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YT61 OCY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,426 mi
Last recorded183,426 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 OCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 183,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

dual mass is very noisy

Fail 22 Jul 2025 183,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened where spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

dual mass is very noisy

Pass 18 Oct 2023 162,709 miles

NOISE ON FRONT SUSPENSION

Fail 18 Oct 2023 162,707 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

NOISE ON FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 12 Oct 2022 131,216 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 108,399 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 103,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and inner wall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,688 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 72,688 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,639 miles

emissions to lean wont regester

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,579 miles

emissions to lean engine will not rev up

Pass 3 Oct 2015 37,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,417 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,301 miles

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

near side rear bumper reflector cracked

rear brakes binding slightly

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 OCY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCY, 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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YT61 OCY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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