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WJ61 LVG

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,919 mi
Last recorded153,919 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 LVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 153,919 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 153,077 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 152,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 151,172 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 151,172 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear indicators going white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 147,572 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 143,546 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 139,421 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 139,420 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 134,484 miles

Exhaust emissions to low to detect

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,920 miles

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

acceleration not detected during emissions check

Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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WJ61 LVG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ61 LVG, 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 WJ61 LVG registered?

WJ61 LVG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WJ61 LVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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