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FX61 YJL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,330 mi
Last recorded97,330 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 YJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 97,330 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 89,818 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,739 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 18 Sep 2024 84,734 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,564 miles

Engine covers fitted

Lower Engine cover insecure

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 12 Sep 2023 75,561 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Lower Engine cover insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,488 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 64,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,496 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,439 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 43,784 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 43,741 miles

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

Both front tyres getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,819 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 19,988 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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FX61 YJL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FX61 YJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX61 YJL registered?

FX61 YJL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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The MOT history for FX61 YJL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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