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HV61 TJO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,849 mi
Last recorded186,849 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 TJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 186,849 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 182,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 176,751 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 150,432 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inoperative

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nsr osr (5.3.2 (c))

under tray and plastic covers fitted under body

Pass 8 Sep 2022 137,353 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2022 137,348 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 125,599 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 125,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 114,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 101,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 101,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and no tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and no tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,541 miles

front bottom suspention arm rear bushes starting to crack

front tyres worn to 4mm

stone chip in front screan in zone A but less than 10mm

Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,541 miles

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

front bottom suspention arm rear bushes starting to crack

front tyres worn to 4mm

stone chip in front screan in zone A but less than 10mm

Pass 8 Sep 2016 33,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Sep 2015 18,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HV61 TJO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV61 TJO, 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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HV61 TJO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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