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DK61 TGJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,009 mi
Last recorded106,009 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 TGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 106,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 105,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 91,901 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 91,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining, Also Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm Across Remaining, Also Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Under Inflated/Poor Condition ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 78,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-5mm Across Remaining, Also Inner Edge Wear/Uneven Wear/"Stepping" (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp Cluster Outer Casing Damaged But Not Affecting Light Output

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-5mm Across Remaining, Also Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 78,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-5mm Across Remaining, Also Inner Edge Wear/Uneven Wear/"Stepping" (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp Cluster Outer Casing Damaged But Not Affecting Light Output

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-5mm Across Remaining, Also Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 67,491 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 1.5mm (Difficult To Fully Inspect) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp Cluster Outer Casing Damaged, However Light Output Not Affected

Spare tyre defective Under-Inflated ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 57,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Wear/Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Damage to Body Causing Wheel To Protrude From Wheel Arch

Offside Rear Some Damage To Edge of Light Cluster

Fail 20 Jan 2022 57,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Wear/Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 1.6mm Across (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Damage to Body Causing Wheel To Protrude From Wheel Arch

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Some Damage To Edge of Light Cluster

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Wear/Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare Wheel Damaged/Holed

Pass 5 Jan 2021 48,011 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 42,331 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,633 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 28,399 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 21,227 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 14,434 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 5,700 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 5,275 miles

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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DK61 TGJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

DK61 TGJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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