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YH61 JZU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,898 mi
Last recorded182,898 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 JZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 182,898 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bushed worn ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 17 Jan 2018 170,523 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 170,523 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 152,898 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 128,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,996 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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YH61 JZU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH61 JZU, 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 YH61 JZU registered?

YH61 JZU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 JZU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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