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GJ61 UKV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,091 mi
Last recorded146,091 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 UKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 146,091 miles

Both rear brake lights dim

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight bind nearside rear when jacked up (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 146,091 miles

Both rear brake lights dim

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight bind nearside rear when jacked up (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 121,270 miles

Both front suspension rear bushes have slight play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 121,270 miles

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

Both front suspension rear bushes have slight play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 36,926 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 4,260 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 UKV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

GJ61 UKV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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