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YF61 VJD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,242 mi
Last recorded126,242 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VJD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 126,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 116,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 108,271 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 108,268 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 99,454 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,514 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,320 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 70,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,645 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf worn to 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,299 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front) plus corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr osr

Pass 31 Jul 2017 45,568 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 45,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (4.1.D.1a)

Front both front tyres perishing in tread

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,377 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,253 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2014 24,713 miles

both rear discs heavily corroded[efficency,s ok]

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 VJD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VJD, 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 YF61 VJD registered?

YF61 VJD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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