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EX61 ZBU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

291,235 mi
Last recorded291,235 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 ZBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 291,235 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 291,235 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 289,907 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 289,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 248,271 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 209,063 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 189,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 171,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,901 miles

emisions not detected

Fail 11 Nov 2015 34,844 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

emisions not detected

Pass 23 Apr 2015 113,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2015 110,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 110,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs liped

Pass 18 Dec 2014 102,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 102,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,538 miles

unudersheild fitted obscuring the view of components tested

Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,661 miles

both front brake dises are worn

rear number plat poor

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,531 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,478 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,237 miles

no emissons reading

Pass 21 Nov 2011 2,802 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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EX61 ZBU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 EX61 ZBU, 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 EX61 ZBU registered?

EX61 ZBU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is EX61 ZBU safe to buy?

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