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WG61 AEC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,719 mi
Last recorded203,719 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 AEC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 203,719 miles

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top off front windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 187,786 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 172,556 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 175,556 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2017 159,191 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 133,234 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 133,234 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 117,768 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 117,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel bolt(s) missing Four (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,270 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 104,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,205 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 87,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,873 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 78,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 72,312 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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WG61 AEC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WG61 AEC, 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 WG61 AEC registered?

WG61 AEC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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