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AU61 YVW

2011 Skoda Octavia

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,020 mi
Last recorded85,020 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 YVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 80,261 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,488 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 69,898 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 62,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both sides front rear wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

factory undertrays fitted

nsf indicator pale

osf tyre low inside edge

Fail 17 Sep 2020 57,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both sides front rear wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

factory undertrays fitted

nsf indicator pale

osf tyre low inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,093 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Plastic undertrays fitted Some underbody parts not inspected

Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,679 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 42,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,581 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

full length undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,349 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,048 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 16,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AU61 YVW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU61 YVW, 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

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What year was AU61 YVW registered?

AU61 YVW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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The MOT history for AU61 YVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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