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FY61 JNN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,221 mi
Last recorded134,221 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 134,221 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable deteriorating but still functioning (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge but cords not visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 120,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 104,600 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 104,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 86,744 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 86,744 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 77,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,820 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,311 miles

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Fail 30 Sep 2019 66,310 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 66,303 miles

Horn not working Location... OSF bumper, underside access. (7.7 (a) (ii))

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 58,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,876 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edges .....

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge ......

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,743 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,404 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 29,400 miles

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

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

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 JNN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 JNN, 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 JNN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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