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VU61 SNV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,445 mi
Last recorded44,445 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 SNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 44,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 42,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 42,545 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 41,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 40,450 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 40,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 39,490 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 38,340 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,232 miles

Both front tyres cracks on tread

Both rear tyres cracks on tread

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2020 37,230 miles

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

Both front tyres cracks on tread

Both rear tyres cracks on tread

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2019 36,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front undershield damaged

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,556 miles

Nearside rear light lense has a small crack

Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,906 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,825 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,253 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2015 23,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outter sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 19,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SNV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU61 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

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

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