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EX61 ZLV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,284 mi
Last recorded126,284 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 ZLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 126,284 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 108,863 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 105,202 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake pads worn low

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

minor damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 3 Sep 2022 97,580 miles

Offside Front shock absorber leaking

minor damage around vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2022 97,580 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber leaking

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

minor damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 28 Aug 2021 90,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2020 86,214 miles

Nearside rear lower outer side light not working

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 78,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 68,318 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,670 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 60,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,166 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,872 miles

Cracks forming in tread of both rear tyres

Nail in tread of O/S/R tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2014 32,870 miles

Cracks starting to appear in tread of rear tyres

Front pads starting to wear thin

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 ZLV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

EX61 ZLV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is EX61 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 ZLV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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