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FY61 JKU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,908 mi
Last recorded168,908 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 168,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 163,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 163,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST JOINT CLAMP EXCESS WORN AND LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 153,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 137,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 137,765 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 127,882 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 120,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,712 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,590 miles

engine cover fitted

poss coolant leak but under tray fitted

under tray fitted and damaged, but still secure

Fail 4 Sep 2018 102,589 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake calpier (1.1.3 (d))

engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre tread worn and low, but inner edge is going bald

n/s rear outer brake pad worn and low

o/s front tyre tread going bald on inner edge

poss coolant leak but under tray fitted

rear brake discs worn and slightly scored

under tray fitted and damaged, but still secure

Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,689 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 229,516 miles

nearside rear bumper slightly damaged

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

offside front outer sill badly damaged

unable to rev engine enough to gain smoke test results

Fail 24 Aug 2016 229,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear bumper slightly damaged

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

offside front outer sill badly damaged

unable to rev engine enough to gain smoke test results

Pass 24 Aug 2015 176,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 114,677 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing on the inner edges

vehicle will not rev high enough to produce an emissions reading

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 JKU 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 75%.

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 JKU, 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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FY61 JKU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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