2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · GU61 HSG
2011 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 121,553 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU61 HSG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 121,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU61 HSG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Skoda Octavia (GU61 HSG) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
GU61 HSG Mileage History
- 08/07/2022114,861 mi
- 11/07/2023117,614 mi+2,753 mi
- 11/07/2023117,614 mi
- 08/07/2024119,525 mi+1,911 mi
- 24/09/2025121,553 mi+2,028 mi
Average of roughly 2,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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