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WU61 MKO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,095 mi
Last recorded183,095 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 MKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 183,095 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 182,827 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 182,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 179,861 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 17,786 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 175,262 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 149,502 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 145,427 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 136,218 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear to front discs

Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,939 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear marks to o/s/f brake hose but no cords on show

slight wear to front discs

Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,742 miles

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

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

slight cracking to o/s/f wishbone back bush

slight misting of oil on n/s/f shocker

slight play in n/s/f wishbone back bush

Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,396 miles

bolt in n/s/f tyre

n/s/f strut has slight misting of oil

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight cracks to o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,589 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 76,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 59,502 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,502 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 MKO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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