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GK61 OZA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,621 mi
Last recorded159,621 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 OZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 159,621 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 146,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 137,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,255 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 118,448 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 118,448 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 107,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 102,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Low on tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 96,063 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,927 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2018 85,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,853 miles

Rear Bump stops splitting

Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,372 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,201 miles

advise all brake pads wearing low

advise engine breather hose split

advise nsf tyre starting to wear low

advise slight play in rear most wishbone bushes

advise wiper condition starting to deteriorate

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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GK61 OZA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GK61 OZA, 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 GK61 OZA registered?

GK61 OZA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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