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PJ61 YMD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,421 mi
Last recorded220,421 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 YMD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 220,421 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 215,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 207,587 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 179,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 148,384 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,132 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 116,132 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,135 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 84,135 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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PJ61 YMD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ61 YMD, 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 PJ61 YMD registered?

PJ61 YMD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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