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GF61 XDG

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,559 mi
Last recorded177,559 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 XDG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 177,559 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 177,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm rear bush split and excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 161,228 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 161,227 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning nearside front side light bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner pads measuring 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads on the inner measuring 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 144,948 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 123,877 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 17 Sep 2021 123,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2020 106,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 72,488 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 72,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 53,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,589 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,910 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 10,739 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 10,739 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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GF61 XDG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XDG, 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 XDG registered?

GF61 XDG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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