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GU61 VZA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,714 mi
Last recorded160,714 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 VZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 160,714 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 160,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 171,350 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 171,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 168,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 116,334 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 18,010 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 18,008 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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GU61 VZA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU61 VZA, 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 GU61 VZA registered?

GU61 VZA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is GU61 VZA safe to buy?

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