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VO61 VSL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,943 mi
Last recorded126,943 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 VSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 126,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 126,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 124,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 122,029 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 111,131 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 94,864 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 79,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,738 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 63,299 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush, Signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush, Signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides fluctuating on application of service brake (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 4.0mm, Tyre has perish cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion to lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,840 miles

Center rear brake light not illuminating

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring to disc surface. (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,547 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,524 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 18,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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VO61 VSL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol 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 VO61 VSL, 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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VO61 VSL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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