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WV61 SWY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,496 mi
Last recorded98,496 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 SWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 98,496 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 91,129 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,113 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 84,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 75,988 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 69,571 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 64,192 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2018 55,849 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,425 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,802 miles

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

engine trays and covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,957 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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WV61 SWY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WV61 SWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV61 SWY registered?

WV61 SWY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is WV61 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 SWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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