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VU61 SKV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,553 mi
Last recorded152,553 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 SKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 152,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 135,096 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 135,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 118,130 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 118,130 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 103,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,209 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,465 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 73,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S AND O/S SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,825 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,737 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN. REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 27,286 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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VU61 SKV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VU61 SKV, 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 VU61 SKV registered?

VU61 SKV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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