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FY61 JMU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,552 mi
Last recorded61,552 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 61,552 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 60,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened change with pads worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 59,339 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 59,338 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested offside rear wheel excessive bind condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 58,362 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 57,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 57,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 56,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged and temporary repair carried out

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 56,752 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged and temporary repair carried out

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner an outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,335 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 51,807 miles

emssions to clean to be tested

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,895 miles

Unable to check emissions to low .this is not a fault

Undertrays fitted .unable to check all parts

all fours tyres are starting to perish and crack

Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,785 miles

Emissions to low to test .this is not a fault

Engine covers fitted and under-trays fitted .unable to check all parts

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 45,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Emissions to low to test .this is not a fault

Engine covers fitted and under-trays fitted .unable to check all parts

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,297 miles

Emissions to low to test [ this is not a fault ]

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 39,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JMU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

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

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