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DS60 ZWU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

156,066 mi
Last recorded156,066 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS60 ZWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 156,066 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 151,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 146,098 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 139,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,867 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,350 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has a light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 105,091 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has a light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,504 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,170 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,988 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,027 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 57,027 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,393 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 37,883 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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DS60 ZWU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DS60 ZWU, 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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DS60 ZWU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2011.

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