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KU61 VJV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,010 mi
Last recorded175,010 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 VJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 175,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 174,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (n/s/f,o/s/f) (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear (n/s/r,o/s/r),trailer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater missing both sides (n/s,o/s) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (n/s/r,o/s/r)(n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (n/s/r,o/s/r) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 158,880 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 158,880 miles

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

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 146,359 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 146,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 135,955 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 129,524 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 120,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 113,853 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,284 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,462 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 91,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,207 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,337 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,851 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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KU61 VJV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU61 VJV, 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 KU61 VJV registered?

KU61 VJV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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