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GJ61 GZY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,298 mi
Last recorded202,298 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 GZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 202,298 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 202,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 183,779 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 182,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre 1.6 mm inner edge/deep cut in edge of sidewall

rear shocks covers insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2015 182,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre 1.6 mm inner edge/deep cut in edge of sidewall

rear shocks covers insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2014 163,682 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 33,154 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 33,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 GZY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GZY, 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 GZY registered?

GJ61 GZY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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