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HG61 DFU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,666 mi
Last recorded67,666 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 DFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 67,666 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake pads oversize for discs

Pass 14 Nov 2023 63,577 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 58,241 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 54,526 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 51,650 miles

oil light flashs on then goes off on dash

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 16 Oct 2020 51,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil light flashs on then goes off on dash

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 10 Oct 2019 47,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,031 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 41,031 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,119 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,264 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,663 miles

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)

all four brake discs are heavily corroded

rear tyres are perished & wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,759 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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HG61 DFU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG61 DFU, 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 HG61 DFU registered?

HG61 DFU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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