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SG61 GWL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

240,554 mi
Last recorded240,554 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 GWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 240,554 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 240,554 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak clip missing fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 235,103 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 235,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel trim held with one cable tie wheel trim flopping about

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 227,294 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 219,338 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 209,676 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 209,675 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 205,383 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 205,383 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 204,813 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 194,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 194,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 183,385 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 172,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s parking brake reading low

Fail 31 Aug 2018 172,611 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s parking brake reading low

Pass 19 Mar 2018 162,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 162,648 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 54% n/s reading low (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 148,100 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 148,099 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 64% n/s reading low (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 137,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 137,584 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 130,162 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 130,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

slight binding to n/s rear brake

Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,265 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,865 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 GWL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SG61 GWL, 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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SG61 GWL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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