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GK61 SBU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,640 mi
Last recorded63,640 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 SBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 63,640 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 57,182 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 52,029 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 51,025 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 51,025 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,075 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 45,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 40,682 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,864 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 27,367 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 27,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 21,569 miles

Emission not registered

Pass 12 Sep 2016 17,300 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,366 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 15,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 11,168 miles

front wipers starting too smear

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 SBU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK61 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

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

Is GK61 SBU safe to buy?

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