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FY61 UPZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,024 mi
Last recorded64,024 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 UPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 64,024 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 64,024 miles

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

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

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

oil around engine bay

Pass 11 Dec 2024 62,263 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2023 61,451 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,940 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 58,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,138 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 58,136 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 53,888 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 45,895 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,259 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,570 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,242 miles

both the front tyres are slightly cracked and perished on the tread, also wearing more on the inner edge

both the rear tyres are slightly cracked and perished on the tread

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,629 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 UPZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

FY61 UPZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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The MOT history for FY61 UPZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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