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BJ61 UZV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,671 mi
Last recorded162,671 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 162,671 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 149,508 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 149,500 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing one of each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 138,732 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

central exhaust sleeve getting corroded

small crack offside lower windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2023 127,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 127,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 118,271 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 118,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 111,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 101,525 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,509 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,766 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2019 86,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2018 72,677 miles

Central Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken . (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,024 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 57,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,683 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brakes sticking on

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 UZV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ61 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

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

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