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DV61 GKE

2011 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,824 mi
Last recorded71,824 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 GKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 71,824 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not tested seats not deployed

Pass 1 Aug 2022 60,032 miles

eml light on

Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,731 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,821 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 44,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Engine misfiring. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 42,629 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 37,958 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 33,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,877 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,264 miles

tyres cracking

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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DV61 GKE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DV61 GKE, 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 DV61 GKE registered?

DV61 GKE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DV61 GKE safe to buy?

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