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OY61 GJV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,602 mi
Last recorded132,602 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 GJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 132,602 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 132,597 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

advise nearside front daytime driving lamp inop

Pass 4 Aug 2025 123,949 miles

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise handbrake does not lockup

advise n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 1 Aug 2024 114,303 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 114,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 104,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise both front tyres worn slightly on edges

advise n/s/r coil spring corroded in bottom cup

advise oil leak

advise signs of n/s/r brake been binding

Pass 26 Aug 2022 94,598 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive BACK OF ENGINE. RECOMMEND REPAIR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING.

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 94,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive BACK OF ENGINE. RECOMMEND REPAIR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,235 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 84,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 78,134 miles

Nearside front driving light not working

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Wipers smear

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,084 miles

Shields under car covering some components , unable to check these.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,012 miles

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

Nearside rear lower sidelight bulb not working

Pass 2 Apr 2016 39,235 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,350 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,309 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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OY61 GJV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GJV, 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 GJV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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