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JA61 CAB

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,535 mi
Last recorded191,535 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA61 CAB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 191,535 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2018 231,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 212,369 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 212,369 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 189,995 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 171,979 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 156,345 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nsr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 139,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 139,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 125,358 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 125,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,782 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 107,782 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,457 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,337 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,060 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 6 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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JA61 CAB is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JA61 CAB, 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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JA61 CAB is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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