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GJ61 ZDT

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,247 mi
Last recorded101,247 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 ZDT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 101,247 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,966 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,864 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 82,280 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 75,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning can not be seen clearly from the nearside rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 69,487 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn heavily on edges plus nearside front tyre wall heavily scuffed

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge plus showing signs of deterioration [cracking/splitting]

Pass 5 Dec 2017 43,791 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 43,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 32,324 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,350 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 ZDT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

GJ61 ZDT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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