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HV61 VGR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

257,743 mi
Last recorded257,743 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 VGR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2026 257,743 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 Oct 2025 235,423 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 235,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault investigate - reset (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tailgate component insecure struts faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusting-welded-covered,engine oil minim,oil spill covers fitted,service due alert on,osr linkbar rubber,nsf tyre inner tread low,osf rack boot twisting,front brake pads low uneven wear and rear pads

nsf spring bit deformed,nsf shocker oily,sills-underbody-rear subframe-arms-pipes-cradles-running gear rusting,parking brakes lazy-lever stiff-pedal softer than normal,car needs a good fabric valet,os reg light inop

Pass 18 Sep 2024 210,239 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 180,002 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 179,897 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit [0.6] (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 166,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 166,040 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 166,040 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 162,582 miles

brake discs poor-brake judder-lack of driving,nsr brake binding,service overdue alert active,exhaust rusting,rear double circuit bulbs inop,battery weak

rear multi position bulbs inop,os headlight pattern not great,nsf suspension bush poor,osf linkbar poor,engine mounting poor-splitting,suspension-springs-units rusting

rear reg plate poor,seatbelts mouldy-valet required,nsr inner door handle poor,front windows inop,antifreeze low,rear wiper,rear boot switch,ns reg light inop

Fail 4 Mar 2022 162,582 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark possible leak-rear-investigate (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough -replace (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible investigate for leaks(NOTE-rain water around underside of car making it harder to detect)-warning light on dash (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake discs poor-brake judder-lack of driving,nsr brake binding,servicve overdue alert active,exhaust rusting,rear double circuit bulbs inop

rear multi position bulbs inop,os headlight pattern not great,nsf suspension bush poor,osf linkbar poor,engine mounting poor-splitting,suspension-springs-units rusting

rear reg plate poor,seatbelts mouldy-valet required,nsr inner door handle poor,front windows inop,antifreeze low,rear wiper,rear boot switch,ns reg light inop

Pass 12 Feb 2021 152,195 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 10 Feb 2021 152,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 138,118 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 137,971 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wishbone rear bush starting to split

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2020 137,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wishbone rear bush starting to split

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,364 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 118,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 118,046 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 115,121 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,292 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 105,705 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 99,218 miles

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

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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HV61 VGR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 HV61 VGR, 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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HV61 VGR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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