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DE61 WHZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,006 mi
Last recorded182,006 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 WHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 182,006 miles

Parking brake lever operation stiff

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 182,003 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken - Carrier arm bush deteriorated and arm corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrier arm - Arm also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever operation stiff

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 168,202 miles

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2024 168,200 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater not working - LED Unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Been excessively hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 157,431 miles

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2023 157,429 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 143,951 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 129,484 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 129,484 miles

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Sleeve clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also void of tread on inner edge - Advise alignment 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing out of shape on inner edge - Advise alignment 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also void of tread on inner edge - Advise alignment 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge - Advise alignment 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,112 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 119,112 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 110,776 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

park brake lever stiff

Fail 20 Dec 2019 110,776 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

park brake lever stiff

Pass 20 Dec 2018 96,690 miles

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2018 96,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 winter (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

service light on

Pass 23 Dec 2017 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,138 miles

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

service light on

Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,095 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,202 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 WHZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WHZ, 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 WHZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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