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YX61 UTJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,816 mi
Last recorded119,816 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 UTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 119,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 103,618 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 89,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,668 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 49,538 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,486 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE IS BADLY PERISHED

O/S REAR TYRE IS PERISHED

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,082 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,234 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 19,429 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,553 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 17,553 miles

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

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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YX61 UTJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YX61 UTJ, 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 YX61 UTJ registered?

YX61 UTJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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