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BJ61 UZU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,098 mi
Last recorded63,098 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 UZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 63,098 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 56,194 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 48,935 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,241 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,542 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 44,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,057 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 37,523 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 33,714 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 33,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 32,916 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,712 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,791 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 23,242 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 23,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre out of shape inner edge

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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BJ61 UZU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 BJ61 UZU, 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 BJ61 UZU registered?

BJ61 UZU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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