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KN61 OVB

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,353 mi
Last recorded160,353 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 OVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 160,353 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 160,353 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 143,077 miles

Nearside Rear alloy wheel damaged

Rear both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Fail 4 Nov 2019 143,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread cut to cords,tyre also on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear alloy wheel damaged

Rear both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 22 Oct 2018 120,514 miles

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

Nearside outer body sill damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,735 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,202 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,045 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2014 44,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KN61 OVB is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KN61 OVB, 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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KN61 OVB is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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