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YF61 GLJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,890 mi
Last recorded188,890 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 GLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 188,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And O/S/F. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 173,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre pressure low also cracking ()

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside and nearside (4.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded.

unable to test rear seat belts items on seat.

Fail 30 Aug 2024 173,527 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre pressure low also cracking ()

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside and nearside (4.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded.

unable to test rear seat belts items on seat.

Pass 1 Sep 2023 162,917 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 150,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 138,143 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 127,135 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 114,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 100,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,360 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,924 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,177 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 65,177 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,814 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 54,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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YF61 GLJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF61 GLJ, 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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YF61 GLJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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