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AK61 VUE

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,248 mi
Last recorded152,248 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 152,248 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 147,466 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 142,826 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 142,826 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 138,200 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 132,929 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 132,859 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 125,592 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 125,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 125,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,592 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 115,592 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 105,129 miles

Offside hand brake effort low over all figure passes

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,409 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,775 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 51,245 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VUE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

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

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