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DE61 DXZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

256,200 mi
Last recorded256,200 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 DXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 256,200 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

Pass 13 Dec 2023 251,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2022 238,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 221,981 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 221,981 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 210,383 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 175,052 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 144,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 138,200 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 138,047 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black substance on rear plate (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 110,497 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 105,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,010 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 101,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,131 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 95,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 90,473 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,163 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 31 May 2016 74,157 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,342 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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DE61 DXZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DE61 DXZ, 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 DE61 DXZ registered?

DE61 DXZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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