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SG61 GVW

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,519 mi
Last recorded72,519 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 GVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 72,519 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 68,035 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 62,606 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 57,165 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 50,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 41,599 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 33,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,653 miles

o/s/r tyre craking on tread

under shields fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 16,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 11,541 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 10,961 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

child fitted o/s/r cant fully check seatbelt

Fail 9 Sep 2015 10,961 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

child fitted o/s/r cant fully check seatbelt

Pass 4 Sep 2014 9,085 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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SG61 GVW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG61 GVW, 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 SG61 GVW registered?

SG61 GVW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is SG61 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG61 GVW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG61 GVW have outstanding finance?

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