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DJ54 VRS

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,200 mi
Last recorded137,200 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 137,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2023 128,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2023 128,905 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 192,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2021 109,361 miles

Front Both front anti roll bar linkage dust covers worn

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,558 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 93,501 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 84,903 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 76,038 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 76,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 73,432 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 73,333 miles

advise nearside rear tyre starting to show age related cracks/tears

advise offside front tyre showing aged cracks/tears and sign of perishing

offside and nearide front lower arm rear bushes starting to split and unbond

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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DJ54 VRS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DJ54 VRS, 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 DJ54 VRS registered?

DJ54 VRS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is DJ54 VRS safe to buy?

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