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DRZ 5573

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,274 mi
Last recorded127,274 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 5573
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 127,274 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 118,072 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 118,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 106,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 89,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 89,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,146 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,105 miles

tread depths osf6mmosr7mmnsf5mmnsr7mm

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,006 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,852 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 53,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 5573 is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 5573, 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 5573 registered?

DRZ 5573 is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is DRZ 5573 safe to buy?

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