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GJ61 EPD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,914 mi
Last recorded188,914 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 188,914 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 180,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn at the edges

Nearside headlamp has a poor beam image

Offside Rear tyre bald and wearing badly out of shape on the inner edge

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 180,952 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs badly deteriorated (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn at the edges

Nearside headlamp has a poor beam image

Offside Rear tyre bald and wearing badly out of shape on the inner edge

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 172,881 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 172,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 161,022 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 161,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 145,570 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 145,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested pads too low (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 133,431 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 133,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 125,493 miles

Front suspension legs damp

bulb warning light on dash

Pass 13 Nov 2018 116,818 miles

Front brake discs worn and pads low

Nearside Front suspension leg wet

Nearside Front tyre 2+mm also low inner

Nearside Rear indicator showing white light

Offside Rear tyre low inner

Fail 12 Nov 2018 116,818 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and pads low

Nearside Front suspension leg wet

Nearside Front tyre 2+mm also low inner

Nearside Rear indicator showing white light

Offside Rear tyre low inner

Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine lamp on

Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,919 miles

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,590 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 EPD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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