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HV61 VGT

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,923 mi
Last recorded90,923 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 VGT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 90,923 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 90,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 80,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 70,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 64,818 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,005 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 52,490 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 52,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 43,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 38,529 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 31,091 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 27,899 miles

brake fluid low

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,569 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,937 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 20,937 miles

Nearside Front 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)

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 29 Sep 2014 17,180 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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HV61 VGT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV61 VGT, 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 HV61 VGT registered?

HV61 VGT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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