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GY61 VRO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,925 mi
Last recorded97,925 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 VRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 97,925 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 97,557 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 90,954 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Back of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 85,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,900 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front have slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 76,619 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F & N/S/F. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F & N/S/F. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R & N/S/R. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,660 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Perished & heavily cracking on the outer sidewall to tread area of the tyre. Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (As with the nearside front. Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 72,657 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Perished & heavily cracking on the outer sidewall to tread area of the tyre. Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (As with the nearside front. Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,541 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Perished & Cracking on the outer sidewall to tread area of the tyre. ( Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking on the outer sidewall to tread area ( Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,754 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 47,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,652 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,321 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 32,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 22,857 miles

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

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

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 VRO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

GY61 VRO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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