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GY61 LXW

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,365 mi
Last recorded150,365 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 LXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 150,365 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 150,365 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 126,228 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2015 93,787 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 87,006 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 85,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,064 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slighty noisy

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,944 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2013 39,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 LXW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

GY61 LXW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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