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GJ61 EPA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,230 mi
Last recorded179,230 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 EPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 179,230 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 166,555 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 152,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 142,041 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 129,194 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 121,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 114,773 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 86,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,974 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 65,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,428 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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GJ61 EPA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EPA, 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 EPA registered?

GJ61 EPA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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