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FY61 JVU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,360 mi
Last recorded175,360 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 JVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 175,360 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,543 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 136,894 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 115,638 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 115,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,816 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 98,670 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 98,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 89,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 78,529 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,366 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

all tyre tread centres 3mm,edges 2mm.

o/s/r tyre inner edge has zero mm of tread.

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 JVU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 JVU registered?

FY61 JVU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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