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GJ61 BYA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,762 mi
Last recorded128,762 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 BYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 128,762 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 121,968 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 121,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Wheel arch lining loose / insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2021 113,973 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 113,972 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn to max (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nearside rear which also has cut on inner sidewall, offside front also wearing on edges and has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 104,449 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 21 May 2018 98,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 92,977 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 85,855 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake lever movement is slightly restricted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GJ61 BYA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ61 BYA, 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 GJ61 BYA registered?

GJ61 BYA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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