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WV61 UAY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,377 mi
Last recorded143,377 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 UAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 143,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 143,365 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 133,222 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 133,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 127,856 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 121,810 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 117,976 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 117,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 114,761 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 110,700 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 103,929 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 86,631 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Hand brake lever stiff

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,014 miles

Both front tyres are close to wear indicators

Offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 4 Apr 2016 80,014 miles

Both front tyres are close to wear indicators

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,108 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,082 miles

Chips in windscreen NSF

Emmisions to low for reading

OSF tyre has cut in tread - not deep enough to see canvas

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

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 UAY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV61 UAY, 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 WV61 UAY registered?

WV61 UAY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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