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GY61 DGV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,081 mi
Last recorded169,081 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 DGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 169,081 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 163,650 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 163,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 156,862 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 154,527 miles

bonnet release handle broken . still able to open

emissions to clean to register

Pass 4 Apr 2019 143,587 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 140,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 133,053 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

oil dampness around under trays

Pass 6 Oct 2016 125,669 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres tread wearing low 3mm

Pass 7 Oct 2015 104,152 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,025 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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GY61 DGV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GY61 DGV, 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 GY61 DGV registered?

GY61 DGV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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