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DU61 HEJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,977 mi
Last recorded112,977 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 HEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 112,977 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 97,982 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 97,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,912 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 88,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 85,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 75,248 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,711 miles

Nearside Rear reflector damaged.

Pass 18 Aug 2018 61,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,247 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,046 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,686 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,344 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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DU61 HEJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 DU61 HEJ, 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 DU61 HEJ registered?

DU61 HEJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is DU61 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU61 HEJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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