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KN61 OVM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,080 mi
Last recorded179,080 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 OVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 179,080 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 171,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

age related corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2022 166,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2022 166,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bottom bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 159,948 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

age related corrosion to underside and suspension components

under-trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 159,948 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

age related corrosion to underside and suspension components

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 154,813 miles

Central Rear hi level brake light not working

Offside Rear handbrake calliper not fully returning at calliper

age related corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 2 Nov 2020 154,813 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected broken and crossed over (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear hi level brake light not working

Offside Rear handbrake calliper not fully returning at calliper

age related corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2019 147,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear handbrake not fully returning at caliper

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to chassis and suspension components

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 136,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres feathering on inside edge

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2018 136,752 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres feathering on inside edge

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,322 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 118,322 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,756 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 103,748 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,357 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,041 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 72,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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 OVM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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