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GK11 VLO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,911 mi
Last recorded39,911 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 VLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 39,911 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 38,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 35,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 35,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,073 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 30,330 miles

wipers smearing front rear wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2022 28,018 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in treads 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 25,929 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,809 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 20,091 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 16,340 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads

offside rear road wheel slightly buckled

Fail 12 Mar 2018 16,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

both front tyres cracking in treads

offside rear road wheel slightly buckled

Pass 7 Mar 2017 12,660 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 9,654 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 9,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 7,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 4,897 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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GK11 VLO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 GK11 VLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK11 VLO registered?

GK11 VLO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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