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GL61 AXU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,835 mi
Last recorded206,835 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 AXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 206,835 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 206,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 192,084 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 192,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 178,051 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 178,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 169,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 151,581 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 139,617 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 138,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 95,095 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,980 miles

Nearside Rear inner side wall perished

Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,463 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,538 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 40,431 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 40,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 40,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs slightly worn

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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GL61 AXU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL61 AXU, 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 GL61 AXU registered?

GL61 AXU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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