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MA61 ZYU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,454 mi
Last recorded197,454 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 ZYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 197,454 miles

Factory fit Undertrays / Covers in situ at time of test, preventing full inspection of some testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost 'Carrier' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost 'Carrier' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 197,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Factory fit Undertrays / Covers in situ at time of test, preventing full inspection of some testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost 'Carrier' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost 'Carrier' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE - Early Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 188,135 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 179,833 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 173,963 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 168,496 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 163,607 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 163,607 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 148,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 139,156 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 128,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 117,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,310 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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MA61 ZYU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA61 ZYU, 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 MA61 ZYU registered?

MA61 ZYU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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