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FY61 JGU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,712 mi
Last recorded169,712 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 JGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 169,712 miles

Both front tyres inner edge worn

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 159,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads worn low

slight corrosion both rear lower spring cups

Fail 22 Oct 2024 159,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge cuts in tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge and perished

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads worn low

slight corrosion both rear lower spring cups

Pass 20 Oct 2023 146,086 miles

Both front shocks damp

Both front tyres inner edge slightly worn

Both rear tyres inner edge worn

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 131,351 miles

Both Front Shocks Damp

Both Front Tyres Inner Edge Worn

Both Rear Tyres Inner Edge Worn

Pass 29 Oct 2021 119,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 109,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 109,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 99,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 99,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,863 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,959 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside front tyre 3mm 205/55/16

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 70,894 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017 70,894 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 61,326 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 44,581 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 44,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 39,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,382 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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FY61 JGU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 FY61 JGU, 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 FY61 JGU registered?

FY61 JGU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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