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GN61 GYG

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,134 mi
Last recorded106,134 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN61 GYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 106,134 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 106,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 98,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 86,594 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 86,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,600 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm plus inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 73,032 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm plus inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,928 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,217 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,277 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 57,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,163 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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GN61 GYG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GN61 GYG, 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 GN61 GYG registered?

GN61 GYG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is GN61 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN61 GYG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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