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GJ61 YRO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

247,081 mi
Last recorded247,081 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 YRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2022 247,081 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 245,817 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 245,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively binding both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 241,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 232,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2018 232,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 219,886 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 219,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper area (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 181,651 miles

Wear to inner tread area on offside front and rear tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2015 133,435 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,285 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 YRO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

GJ61 YRO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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