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AK61 VTY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,044 mi
Last recorded131,044 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 131,044 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 131,044 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 127,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 124,594 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 123,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 118,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 115,383 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2018 106,017 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,047 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,709 miles

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

all tyres getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,741 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 65,711 miles

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open bonnet correctly and bonnet stay missing (8.4.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 47,788 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,788 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VTY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

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

Is AK61 VTY safe to buy?

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