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DK61 TGY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,583 mi
Last recorded116,583 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 116,583 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 116,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Lower ball joint stud snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 116,027 miles

Front Suspension corroded

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 115,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 105,869 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 98,651 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,087 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,668 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,961 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 67,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,624 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 54,476 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr light cluster cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,283 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 46,841 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2014 33,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TGY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK61 TGY?

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What year was DK61 TGY registered?

DK61 TGY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DK61 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK61 TGY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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