2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · BV61 OUW
2011 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 389,549 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 389,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV61 OUW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2022
- 389,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV61 OUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Skoda Octavia (BV61 OUW) between October 2014 and October 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BV61 OUW Mileage History
- 31/10/2014117,000 mi
- 16/10/2015156,151 mi+39,151 mi
- 16/10/2015156,151 mi
- 19/08/2016190,598 mi+34,447 mi
- 10/07/2017234,740 mi+44,142 mi
- 10/07/2017234,740 mi
- 31/07/2018290,349 mi+55,609 mi
- 01/08/2018290,375 mi+26 mi
- 20/08/2018293,492 mi+3,117 mi
- 29/07/2019331,727 mi+38,235 mi
- 30/07/2019331,763 mi+36 mi
- 09/08/2019333,286 mi+1,523 mi
- 18/09/2020347,422 mi+14,136 mi
- 18/09/2020347,422 mi
- 20/10/2020347,444 mi+22 mi
- 18/10/2021365,854 mi+18,410 mi
- 26/10/2021365,887 mi+33 mi
- 06/10/2022389,549 mi+23,662 mi
Average of roughly 34,363 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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