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GN60 GVZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,748 mi
Last recorded163,748 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN60 GVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 163,748 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 TRAILING ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 159,074 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 159,074 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 150,821 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 150,817 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour frnt and rear flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,067 miles

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

Heat shield insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 129,836 miles

Front fog light lenses cracked but not effecting light output

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 129,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front fog lamp lenses damaged

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 126,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 120,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to read

Pass 21 May 2018 113,162 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 107,250 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 107,250 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,311 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 105,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 94,566 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 94,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,510 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 60,056 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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GN60 GVZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GN60 GVZ, 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 GN60 GVZ registered?

GN60 GVZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2011.

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