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YC61 JVU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,964 mi
Last recorded151,964 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 JVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 151,964 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 141,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 133,871 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2022 129,378 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 123,364 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 123,314 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 107,401 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 107,317 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 97,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 85,018 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,258 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 82,258 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,942 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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YC61 JVU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YC61 JVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC61 JVU?

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What year was YC61 JVU registered?

YC61 JVU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is YC61 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 JVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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