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GL61 GUG

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,081 mi
Last recorded36,081 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 GUG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 36,081 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 36,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing broken (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 34,016 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 34,016 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 31,687 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 29,891 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 27,623 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 26,158 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 24,753 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 22,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 19,625 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2016 16,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2016 16,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2015 13,912 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 11,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GUG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL61 GUG, 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 GUG registered?

GL61 GUG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is GL61 GUG safe to buy?

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