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JS61 VRS

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,084 mi
Last recorded117,084 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS61 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 117,084 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 117,072 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,987 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 101,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,886 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 72,271 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,929 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 58,972 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 40,130 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 26,249 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 26,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,620 miles

Aircon cap loose on top of scuttle panel

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

Nearside front and offside upper side lights in head lamps not working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Service light on

Pass 10 Aug 2015 20,447 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 14,533 miles

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

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

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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JS61 VRS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JS61 VRS, 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 JS61 VRS registered?

JS61 VRS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is JS61 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS61 VRS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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