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GB61 VRS

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

205,461 mi
Last recorded205,461 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB61 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 205,461 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 188,148 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 166,431 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 145,616 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 145,438 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 124,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,975 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,718 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 86,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,408 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 27,006 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 11,895 miles

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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GB61 VRS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GB61 VRS, 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 GB61 VRS registered?

GB61 VRS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is GB61 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB61 VRS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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