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DK61 DXR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,274 mi
Last recorded133,274 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 DXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 133,274 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 132,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 132,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 129,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 125,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 121,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener moved of mirror and sticker from windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just met MOT pass criteria replace ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front foglight/DLR unit insecure

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just met MOT pass criteria replace ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 115,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener moved of mirror and sticker from windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just met MOT pass criteria replace ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front foglight/DLR unit insecure

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just met MOT pass criteria replace ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,414 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running / Fog light unit is damaged and insecure

Offside Front Daytime running light is inoperative

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 109,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Set for continental driving (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working In the door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Daytime running / Fog light unit is damaged and insecure

Offside Front Daytime running light is inoperative

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 102,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front side repeater partially working

Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,667 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 89,667 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,942 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,845 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,127 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,116 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 42,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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DK61 DXR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK61 DXR, 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 DK61 DXR registered?

DK61 DXR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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