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GF61 USG

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,658 mi
Last recorded142,658 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 USG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 142,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on inner edge) 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 132,090 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))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 132,089 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 2 Jul 2024 120,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on inner edge) 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear (tyre tread stepped)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 120,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on inner edge) 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear (tyre tread stepped)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 108,572 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 5 Jul 2022 96,298 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 8 Jul 2021 85,703 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 85,703 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 77,098 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 66,486 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 66,486 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 64,347 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 64,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,825 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,859 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 42,381 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 42,381 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 32,019 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)

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 USG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

GF61 USG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is GF61 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 USG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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