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DRZ 1540

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,668 mi
Last recorded113,668 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 1540
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 113,668 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 24 Aug 2019 113,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil level low

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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DRZ 1540 is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DRZ 1540, 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 DRZ 1540 registered?

DRZ 1540 is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is DRZ 1540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRZ 1540 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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