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YX61 VXH

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,213 mi
Last recorded94,213 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 VXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 94,213 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 94,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 90,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 90,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 85,463 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 85,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,894 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp with oil

Front suspension lower rear arm'P' bushes worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and sticker in wiper swept area ()

O/s/r light lens and n/s reflector damaged

Plastic underbody trays obscuring the view of some components

Rear suspension sub frame/components corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2023 80,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Both front shock absorbers damp with oil

Front suspension lower rear arm'P' bushes worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and sticker in wiper swept area ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

O/s/r light lens and n/s reflector damaged

Plastic underbody trays obscuring the view of some components

Rear suspension sub frame/components corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2022 77,180 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 77,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 71,594 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,967 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,275 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb not working out of 3 (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 49,070 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 49,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 46,144 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,699 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,868 miles

Emmisions too clean for tester

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 VXH is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX61 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

YX61 VXH is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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