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GF61 GXV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

213,729 mi
Last recorded213,729 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 GXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 213,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 202,784 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 190,894 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 173,386 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 165,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 161,193 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 161,110 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 156,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 147,260 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 147,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 130,448 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 130,448 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre nail in it and leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,784 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 102,925 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 102,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,883 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,479 miles

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

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

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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GF61 GXV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF61 GXV, 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 GF61 GXV registered?

GF61 GXV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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