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DG61 ACU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,365 mi
Last recorded165,365 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 ACU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 165,365 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 160,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2024 160,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 148,573 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 148,120 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 139,335 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 132,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 128,171 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 128,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 123,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 121,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 114,361 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,687 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 100,687 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 96,129 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 88,076 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 88,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads beginning to wear low

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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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DG61 ACU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG61 ACU, 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 DG61 ACU registered?

DG61 ACU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2011.

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