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OY61 CZU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,050 mi
Last recorded88,050 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 CZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 88,050 miles

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

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

recommend further brake inspection - - can hear a grinding from o/s/f - - nothing visible

Fail 24 Jan 2026 88,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

recommend further brake inspection - - can hear a grinding from o/s/f - - nothing visible

Pass 10 Jan 2025 84,110 miles

bonnet stay wing retaining clip missing, not allowing stay to be correctly located

rear brakes binding

rear tyres , inner edges devoid of tread . front tyres showing slight uneven wear on inner edges .

Pass 10 Jan 2024 81,605 miles

oil and filter service completed . rear brakes discs and pads replaced . front anti roll bar links x 2 replaced . wheel tracking on front axle adjusted .

pre mot , vehicle has been service checked .

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

tyres rotated front to rear , rear tyres should be reinspected in 1000 on inner edges of tread for remaining life , due to edges being worn smooth .

vehicle has been road tested , tom assess wheel tracking adjustment on front axle .

when rear tyres are replaced , recommend rear wheel tracking adjustment .

Pass 19 Jan 2023 78,445 miles

bonnet stay insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2023 78,445 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet stay insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 71,534 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S ()

Fail 30 Dec 2020 71,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,223 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 68,223 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,964 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,810 miles

front and rear brake pads worn.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,476 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OY61 CZU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY61 CZU, 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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OY61 CZU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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