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5601 VR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,012 mi
Last recorded71,012 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5601 VR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 71,012 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 70,745 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 70,363 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 69,773 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,373 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,590 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 67,596 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake trim sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured parking sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 59,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake trim sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured parking sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 30,445 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking and minor cuts within tyre treads

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 2mm

offside front tyre worn slightly on edges 3mm

Pass 25 Nov 2014 21,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracking minor

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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5601 VR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 5601 VR, 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 5601 VR registered?

5601 VR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is 5601 VR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5601 VR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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