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WJ61 BYG

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,465 mi
Last recorded54,465 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 BYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 54,465 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 54,465 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 52,181 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 48,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 44,989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 43,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,855 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,048 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,734 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 28,706 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,654 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,619 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 15,531 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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WJ61 BYG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 WJ61 BYG, 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 WJ61 BYG registered?

WJ61 BYG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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