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DK61 TKD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,062 mi
Last recorded71,062 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 TKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 71,062 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING UNDER PLASTIC COATING (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 71,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING UNDER PLASTIC COATING (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 68,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SWOLLEN UNDER PROTECTIVE COATING ALONG REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHTS SLIGHTLY DEFECTIVE (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 68,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SWOLLEN UNDER PROTECTIVE COATING ALONG REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHTS SLIGHTLY DEFECTIVE (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING UNDER PLASTIC COATING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL INTERMITANT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING UNDER PLASTIC COATING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 63,927 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BOTH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,042 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,465 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,247 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and wear to tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,476 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,842 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,905 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 29,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,913 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 18,681 miles

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 TKD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKD, 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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DK61 TKD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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