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GV60 OBC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

232,747 mi
Last recorded232,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV60 OBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 232,747 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 232,747 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 224,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer tyres wearing close to wear bars

under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Fail 21 Jun 2024 224,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s bulbs fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer tyres wearing close to wear bars

under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Pass 12 Jun 2023 212,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 189,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 168,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 168,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 146,227 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 142,634 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 142,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 137,104 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 137,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 118,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 95,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,442 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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GV60 OBC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV60 OBC, 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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GV60 OBC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 February 2011.

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