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VK61 VWM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,251 mi
Last recorded106,251 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 VWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 106,251 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 101,614 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 91,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,071 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 84,884 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,674 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,154 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 72,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,358 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,119 miles

zero emissions

Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,636 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 54,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 VWM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VK61 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

VK61 VWM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is VK61 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 VWM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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