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DE61 VCN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,325 mi
Last recorded121,325 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 121,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear x2 shocker covers loose

Pass 17 Dec 2024 104,668 miles

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Pass 14 Dec 2023 95,505 miles

Covers fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 95,505 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 88,282 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,355 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 78,205 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 75,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,666 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,399 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,532 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 VCN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE61 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

DE61 VCN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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