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GL61 XEK

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,267 mi
Last recorded123,267 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 XEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 123,267 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 123,267 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 119,242 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 114,721 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 114,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,149 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,909 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 91,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,212 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,777 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,694 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 27,170 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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GL61 XEK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

GL61 XEK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is GL61 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 XEK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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