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GY61 LBF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,638 mi
Last recorded87,638 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 LBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 87,638 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 83,202 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 83,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 79,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,657 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight uneven tread wear

Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 63,811 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 58,423 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 52,809 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 46,932 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,471 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 38,471 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 LBF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY61 LBF registered?

GY61 LBF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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The MOT history for GY61 LBF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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