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FY61 JHZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,718 mi
Last recorded197,718 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 JHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 197,718 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 197,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 196,185 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 195,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 193,497 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 193,497 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 187,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 174,176 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 174,175 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached BOLTS MISSING (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 164,002 miles

Emissions too clean for DSM to detect

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 151,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 151,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 130,101 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre near edge of tread

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 9 Dec 2015 130,101 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre near edge of tread

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 17 Dec 2014 102,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 102,470 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 JHZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JHZ, 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 JHZ registered?

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

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