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GJ61 VWP

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,038 mi
Last recorded91,038 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,038 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 91,038 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,731 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,363 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,589 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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GJ61 VWP is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ61 VWP, 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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GJ61 VWP is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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