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AO61 KBZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,907 mi
Last recorded166,907 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 KBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 166,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 158,278 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 150,105 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 150,105 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 136,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

middle section sleeve clamp needs replacing asap

Fail 4 Nov 2020 136,573 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle section sleeve clamp needs replacing asap

Pass 4 Nov 2019 126,469 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven stepped inner edge

front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 4 Nov 2019 126,469 miles

Fuel system component leaking poss filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven stepped inner edge

front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 6 Nov 2018 114,576 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven low inner edge and stepped

Fail 5 Nov 2018 114,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres worn uneven low inner edge and stepped

Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,504 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2017 102,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,952 miles

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

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

emissions passed to low for tester to rear

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 7 Nov 2016 89,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

emissions passed to low for tester to rear

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,151 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,590 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 60,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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AO61 KBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO61 KBZ, 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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AO61 KBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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