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DG11 UPW

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,063 mi
Last recorded172,063 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 UPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 172,063 miles

Chip on windscreen

Engine covers

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

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

Under trays obscuring view of some components

Fail 4 Dec 2025 172,062 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chip on windscreen

Engine covers

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Dec 2024 159,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 145,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front under tray damage/wheel arch liner

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber top covers loose

bulb failure light on but all working at time of test

Fail 1 Dec 2023 145,297 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front under tray damage/wheel arch liner

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber top covers loose

bulb failure light on but all working at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2022 131,169 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 122,171 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

high level stop light working but poor

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,372 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber top covers loose

high level stop light working but poor

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 107,779 miles

both rear shock absorber top covers loose

engine bay covers fitted

high level brake light poor

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Rear center stop lamp 2 leds not working

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,471 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,106 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 34,708 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 27,377 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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DG11 UPW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG11 UPW, 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 DG11 UPW registered?

DG11 UPW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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