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WA61 GFK

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,820 mi
Last recorded116,820 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA61 GFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 116,820 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 116,645 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 109,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 101,122 miles

CAN NOT SEE BOTTOM OF REAR SPRINGS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear LENS DAMAGE BOTH SIDES

Fail 26 Jan 2024 101,122 miles

CAN NOT SEE BOTTOM OF REAR SPRINGS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear LENS DAMAGE BOTH SIDES

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,933 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2022 89,290 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 85,780 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre /cracks around tread area

Fail 16 Jan 2020 83,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre /cracks around tread area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 76,724 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 76,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working Door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,911 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 44,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 28,707 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 15,798 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,767 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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WA61 GFK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WA61 GFK, 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 WA61 GFK registered?

WA61 GFK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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