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PE61 ULU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,836 mi
Last recorded196,836 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 ULU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 196,836 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 188,412 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear PROP SHAFT REAR MASS DAMPER BONDING DETERIORATED

Rear R NO PLATE DETERIORATED

Fail 18 Jan 2024 188,412 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear PROP SHAFT REAR MASS DAMPER BONDING DETERIORATED

Rear R NO PLATE DETERIORATED

Pass 18 Jan 2023 176,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 165,941 miles

REAR NO PLATE DETERIORATED

Pass 12 Jan 2021 155,648 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGES

Pass 7 Jan 2020 145,130 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Pass 7 Jan 2019 126,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 126,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 106,755 miles

REAR SEAT BELTS & SEATS UNABLE TO TEST PROPERLY FULL OF STUFF

Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,186 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,508 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 66,503 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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PE61 ULU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PE61 ULU, 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 PE61 ULU registered?

PE61 ULU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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