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GY61 LXM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

318,226 mi
Last recorded318,226 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 LXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 318,226 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 281,773 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 252,565 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 214,233 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 158,484 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,021 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 105,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,919 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 60,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mount has slight movement

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 29 Apr 2015 60,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

DPF light displayed on dashboard

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mount has slight movement

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Apr 2015 222,309 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 222,309 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 188,558 miles

emissions not detected on diesel smoke test

front tyre treads weraring on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2014 188,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

emissions not detected on diesel smoke test

front tyre treads weraring on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2013 110,786 miles

unable to detect emissions on test

Fail 19 Jun 2013 110,786 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

unable to detect emissions on test

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on edge

unable to detect emissions on test

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 LXM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY61 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

GY61 LXM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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