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AV61 CLJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,473 mi
Last recorded162,473 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 CLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 162,473 miles

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both have rubber helpers fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 162,468 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both have rubber helpers fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 153,077 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 143,583 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 135,046 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 127,588 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 120,041 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 114,720 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,778 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 95,239 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 95,239 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 88,932 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 88,932 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear side light warning on dash but in working order

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2014 64,554 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 64,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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AV61 CLJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 CLJ, 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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AV61 CLJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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