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GK61 SCZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,378 mi
Last recorded148,378 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 SCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 148,378 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 148,375 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 134,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 134,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 120,709 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 105,877 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside, offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside, offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,726 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s o/s front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Jan 2021 81,726 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended stop lamp inoperative (4.10 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s o/s front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2020 70,029 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light Lense Cracked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge And 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 44,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 44,722 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 33,276 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers fitted upper and lower

imbalance on rear brake application

park brake stiff in operation

Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 12,278 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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GK61 SCZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 SCZ, 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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GK61 SCZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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