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AK61 VTO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,798 mi
Last recorded142,798 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 142,798 miles

both rear shocker upper dust covers dropped

Fail 20 Nov 2018 142,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear shocker upper dust covers dropped

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 104,117 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no smoke achieved

no smoke achieved

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,048 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,863 miles

Both Front Tyres 2.5-3mm Tread

Both Rear Tyres 2.5-3mm Tread, Splitting Tread Areas

Emissions Level To Low To Receieve Data

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission too clean to be detected

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 VTO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

AK61 VTO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AK61 VTO safe to buy?

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