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MV61 JZJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,169 mi
Last recorded124,169 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 JZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 124,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 124,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 117,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 117,230 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Due to vehicle been full of furniture, unable to check all rear seatbelts due to seat backrest not been upright (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 109,746 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 109,746 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 104,236 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 104,236 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not click and secure centre rear belt (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,827 miles

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

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

signs of binding o/s/r brake

Fail 31 Aug 2021 94,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

signs of binding o/s/r brake

Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,772 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,587 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,671 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,300 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,907 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,052 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,473 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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MV61 JZJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV61 JZJ, 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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MV61 JZJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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