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YY61 JFV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

259,648 mi
Last recorded259,648 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 JFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 259,648 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 259,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 254,496 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 250,670 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 250,618 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 250,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 220,842 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 196,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 159,171 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 107,480 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,198 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,102 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,109 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 JFV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

YY61 JFV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YY61 JFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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