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DV61 GJY

2011 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,907 mi
Last recorded123,907 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 GJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 123,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2025 115,497 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 107,854 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 98,615 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 98,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,989 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,940 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2020 74,765 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both . slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,579 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,634 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,015 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,400 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,745 miles

During Smoke Test, engine speed controlled by vehicle to approx. 2500rpm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear brake application; 27%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 25,745 miles

During Smoke Test, engine speed controlled by vehicle to approx. 2500rpm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake application; 27%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DV61 GJY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DV61 GJY, 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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DV61 GJY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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