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VU61 ZWH

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,993 mi
Last recorded97,993 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 ZWH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 97,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 91,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underbody corrosion

Undertray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2024 85,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underbody corrosion

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 1 Feb 2023 78,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,876 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 19 Jan 2021 63,388 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 52,393 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 34,958 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,851 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,071 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 16,107 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 ZWH is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU61 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

VU61 ZWH is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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The MOT history for VU61 ZWH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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