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GT61 TAY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,410 mi
Last recorded100,410 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT61 TAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 100,410 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 95,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 95,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,884 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 86,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 79,138 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 79,133 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 69,815 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 69,812 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,297 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,816 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 65,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 60,933 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 60,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,531 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,181 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,024 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,337 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,135 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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GT61 TAY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GT61 TAY, 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 GT61 TAY registered?

GT61 TAY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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