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OV61 VDX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,016 mi
Last recorded187,016 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 VDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 187,016 miles

Centre exhaust clamp is deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 176,395 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp is deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2024 167,689 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 155,641 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 155,615 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 145,441 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 145,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 134,718 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 129,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 120,872 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 120,871 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 111,951 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 111,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 102,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner edge bald ie zero tread,so unable to determine tyre life

Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,711 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 87,711 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,323 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 78,323 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,430 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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OV61 VDX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OV61 VDX, 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 OV61 VDX registered?

OV61 VDX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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