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KU61 VNC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,727 mi
Last recorded158,727 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 VNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 158,727 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 158,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2024 145,701 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 145,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 119,147 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 119,147 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding Both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 102,382 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 102,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 89,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 89,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,878 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,394 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1x small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 77,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking few small cuts in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1x small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,167 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 68,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,591 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 41,832 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,190 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 VNC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNC, 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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KU61 VNC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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