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PO61 VBN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,326 mi
Last recorded88,326 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 VBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 88,326 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 82,427 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 77,023 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,095 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 72,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 66,149 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 66,147 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,125 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 55,908 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,954 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,419 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,330 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 38,330 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,946 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 28,946 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,901 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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PO61 VBN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PO61 VBN, 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 PO61 VBN registered?

PO61 VBN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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