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DG61 EWA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,202 mi
Last recorded198,202 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 EWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 198,202 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension arms nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 179,919 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 164,502 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 149,263 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 149,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 133,276 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 122,993 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2019 110,861 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,402 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,217 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Fail 11 Aug 2016 69,217 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,708 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,611 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 EWA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 DG61 EWA, 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 EWA registered?

DG61 EWA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is DG61 EWA safe to buy?

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