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WU61 OMR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,729 mi
Last recorded172,729 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 OMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 172,729 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 172,729 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 161,911 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 150,473 miles

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

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

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

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2024 150,473 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2023 139,160 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jan 2023 139,160 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2022 130,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2020 121,968 miles

both front tyres wearing low 3mm

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2019 115,376 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 19 Dec 2019 115,376 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 20 Dec 2018 109,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both side rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,206 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,542 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 92,541 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside fronts (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber leaking slightly

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges but still within legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 81,552 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rears lost colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges but still within legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 77,048 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OMR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OMR, 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 OMR registered?

WU61 OMR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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