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AK61 TFV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,583 mi
Last recorded131,583 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 TFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 131,583 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 131,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,766 miles

Nearside rear brake disc showing signs of getting hot and slightly binding

Various front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 112,296 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,309 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside main rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 105,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside main rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,542 miles

All tyres under pressure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 84,097 miles

Low Emission Vehicle - No Result Detected

Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,287 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 76,287 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,518 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,677 miles

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

all four tyres perishing inbetween treaded areas and wearing on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

front wiperblades slightly smearing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on outter edges 3mm

front wiper blades streaking slightly

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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AK61 TFV 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 AK61 TFV, 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 AK61 TFV registered?

AK61 TFV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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