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EX61 ZCF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

326,468 mi
Last recorded326,468 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 ZCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 326,468 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 313,402 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 280,164 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Under engine & floor covers obscuring components

Pass 31 Oct 2019 258,351 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under engine & floor covers obscuring components

Fail 30 Oct 2019 258,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under engine & floor covers obscuring components

Pass 8 Nov 2018 225,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 220,680 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 183,503 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 183,502 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 152,096 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f ) o/s/f back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2015 115,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel arch loose

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,234 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 111,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 107,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,519 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,925 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,968 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,666 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,622 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 ZCF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF registered?

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

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