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DU61 KUK

2011 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

284,953 mi
Last recorded284,953 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 KUK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 284,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 284,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 259,719 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint worn noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

park brake tell tale warning lamp does not illuminate

Fail 22 Nov 2019 259,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached incorrect securing bolt fitted not covering all of the thread (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached incorrect securing bolt fitted not covering all of the thread (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint worn noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

park brake tell tale warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 23 Jul 2019 254,330 miles

Vehicle fitted with one Winter tyre

Fail 29 May 2019 254,207 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf top link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened nsr anti roll bar cut and bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure osr lower outter tie rod bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 243,870 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 229,673 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 229,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2017 216,389 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 196,664 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 185,885 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 174,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 146,657 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 146,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 130,577 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 115,782 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 95,497 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 75,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2013 58,825 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 12,501 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 KUK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DU61 KUK, 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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DU61 KUK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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