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OY61 GKA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

201,273 mi
Last recorded201,273 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 GKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 201,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 199,502 miles

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Top of fuel filter housing/pipes corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 196,666 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 196,666 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp slightly insecure.

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 193,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing on inner edge, worn on outer

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing on inner edge, worn on outer

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both suspension bump stops deteriorating/broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 184,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 171,568 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 161,889 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 149,433 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 132,400 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 114,369 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,529 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,609 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 GKA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OY61 GKA, 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 GKA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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