CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK61 WZU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,118 mi
Last recorded96,118 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 WZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 96,118 miles

Central Front suspension corroded osf and nsf

Central Rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 94,870 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 25 Apr 2025 94,864 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 May 2024 94,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 94,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 94,362 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,695 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 92,741 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd from rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 91,773 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 89,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,789 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML on

Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tpm light on

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,375 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,698 miles

Advise rear brake disc's worn

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK61 WZU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK61 WZU?

You can check the full history of AK61 WZU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK61 WZU registered?

AK61 WZU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is AK61 WZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 WZU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK61 WZU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK61 WZU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.