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WU61 MKM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,397 mi
Last recorded186,397 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 MKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 186,397 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 186,397 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 179,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2024 179,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 165,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bulb dim (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 165,726 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bulb dim (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 150,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 138,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 138,275 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 126,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 115,183 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 100,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,583 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 69,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,188 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,907 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,354 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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WU61 MKM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WU61 MKM, 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 WU61 MKM registered?

WU61 MKM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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