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GJ61 SVC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,206 mi
Last recorded119,206 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 SVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 119,206 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 110,483 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 110,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 103,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 95,159 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 81,654 miles

Nearside Rear tyer perished

Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,879 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,013 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,049 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 47,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2014 35,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SVC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVC, 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 SVC registered?

GJ61 SVC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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