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GK61 SBZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,055 mi
Last recorded188,055 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 SBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 188,055 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 165,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 156,497 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 146,322 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 146,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 130,249 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 129,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,985 miles

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

centre exhaust joining sleeve starting to rust

rear bump stops starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Mar 2020 118,985 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road a zone and sweeped zone large crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust joining sleeve starting to rust

rear bump stops starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,584 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 115,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 98,316 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,182 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle under-trays obscure some components.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,084 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 35,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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 SBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

GK61 SBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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