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BJ61 YBV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,745 mi
Last recorded189,745 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 189,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 181,598 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 181,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 171,615 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 158,952 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 158,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 151,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot greasey no hole found

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Fail 9 Nov 2020 151,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot greasey no hole found

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Pass 8 Nov 2019 139,655 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 139,655 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 122,187 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 122,187 miles

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 25 Oct 2017 102,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,545 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,626 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,792 miles

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 YBV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

BJ61 YBV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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