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DK61 ZYL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,637 mi
Last recorded173,637 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 173,637 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2026 173,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 167,124 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 157,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 146,041 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 146,041 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 137,004 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 127,270 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 108,123 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,978 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,037 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,972 miles

Items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,902 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 ZYL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DK61 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

DK61 ZYL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is DK61 ZYL safe to buy?

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