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HJ61 ZVP

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,041 mi
Last recorded68,041 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 ZVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 68,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 60,977 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front door mirror indicator lens broken on very end

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster lens cracked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 55,652 miles

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 51,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion ring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion ring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion ring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 46,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing with age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing with age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres started to crack with age

slight coolant weep from water pump

slight corrosion on all four brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres started to crack with age

Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,230 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 38,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 33,272 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 33,272 miles

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,603 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror indicator (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 28,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror indicator (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,802 miles

o/s/f door mirror indicator lens broken.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 16,848 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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HJ61 ZVP is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ61 ZVP, 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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HJ61 ZVP is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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