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OY61 OKU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,365 mi
Last recorded203,365 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 OKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 203,365 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2026 203,365 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour x4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 193,664 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 184,572 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 184,566 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 171,046 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 162,220 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 153,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 153,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 145,027 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 136,244 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 125,045 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 113,135 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2017 113,120 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 OKU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 OKU, 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 OY61 OKU registered?

OY61 OKU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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