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ML61 VEK

2011 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

226,329 mi
Last recorded226,329 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 VEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 226,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 223,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 220,658 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted-o/s/r lens slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2020 220,658 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted-o/s/r lens slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 197,452 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 177,440 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 162,654 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 140,505 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 135,760 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 124,649 miles

Offside Front shock absorber dampened slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cracks outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted covering floor pan

Fail 5 Jul 2016 124,594 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber dampened slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cracks outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted covering floor pan

Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,141 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 98,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 97,982 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,411 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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ML61 VEK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ML61 VEK, 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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ML61 VEK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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