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DE61 HGN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,726 mi
Last recorded179,726 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 HGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 179,726 miles

Front exhaust sleeve ex corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear axle beam and suspension arms corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

small chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2020 179,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust sleeve ex corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear axle beam and suspension arms corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2020 175,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides [ rear bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 175,655 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides [ rear bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 155,093 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 155,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 121,157 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 121,070 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 106,942 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 106,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 85,777 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 65,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HGN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HGN, 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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DE61 HGN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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