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DG61 EWV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

231,589 mi
Last recorded231,589 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 231,589 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 222,093 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 212,358 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 198,708 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 198,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 181,236 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s ,n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 154,127 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 148,376 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 129,846 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 113,211 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,438 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EWV 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 92.9%.

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 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 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

DG61 EWV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is DG61 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 EWV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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