2011 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · YF61 HBC
2011 Skoda Octavia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 59,896 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF61 HBC Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 59,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF61 HBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Skoda Octavia (YF61 HBC) between June 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YF61 HBC Mileage History
- 05/06/20158,775 mi
- 26/05/201610,442 mi+1,667 mi
- 23/05/201720,617 mi+10,175 mi
- 22/05/201830,268 mi+9,651 mi
- 03/06/201939,567 mi+9,299 mi
- 13/11/202049,272 mi+9,705 mi
- 23/12/202152,789 mi+3,517 mi
- 20/12/202253,862 mi+1,073 mi
- 12/12/202354,885 mi+1,023 mi
- 14/12/202354,902 mi+17 mi
- 19/12/202456,497 mi+1,595 mi
- 29/11/202559,896 mi+3,399 mi
Average of roughly 4,875 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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