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VA60 ALU

2011 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,602 mi
Last recorded144,602 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA60 ALU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 144,602 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 132,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 132,224 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 72,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,336 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 22,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,901 miles

low emmitter on emissions

note plastic trim fitted to wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,571 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 42,550 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 104 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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VA60 ALU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA60 ALU, 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 VA60 ALU registered?

VA60 ALU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2011.

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