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VK61 GWD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,852 mi
Last recorded176,852 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 GWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 176,852 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 145,854 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 145,852 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury head lamp lens Broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 143,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp Lense Slightly Broken/Defective

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 143,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp Lense Slightly Broken/Defective

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 124,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm across one third of tread (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2021 106,376 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 106,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre incorrectly fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,699 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,051 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,384 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,093 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 21,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 10,962 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

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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VK61 GWD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK61 GWD, 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 VK61 GWD registered?

VK61 GWD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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