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FX61 YJE

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

227,102 mi
Last recorded227,102 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 YJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 227,102 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nsf full beam high

brake pedal travel excessive

Fail 14 Sep 2026 227,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front nsf full beam high

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

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

brake pedal travel excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2025 216,719 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 216,718 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal has large amount of travel

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 197,702 miles

Brake pedal has large amount of travel

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 197,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush allowing large amount of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal has large amount of travel

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 189,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 179,492 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 172,274 miles

Both front console bushes splitting

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 168,030 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 168,029 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 158,648 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 140,735 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 140,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 119,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,275 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 105,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,634 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,217 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing 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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FX61 YJE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX61 YJE, 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 FX61 YJE registered?

FX61 YJE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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