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YY61 JFU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,042 mi
Last recorded119,042 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 JFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 119,042 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 109,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 109,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 105,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 101,169 miles

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,417 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,261 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,222 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,156 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,218 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 61,218 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,005 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 24,678 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,390 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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YY61 JFU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YY61 JFU, 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 YY61 JFU registered?

YY61 JFU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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