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MK61 ZZS

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,636 mi
Last recorded87,636 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 ZZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 87,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,811 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 76,771 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 75,431 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,756 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 72,754 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,649 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 65,996 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,274 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,897 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 59,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,968 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,607 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,680 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,374 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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MK61 ZZS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK61 ZZS, 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 MK61 ZZS registered?

MK61 ZZS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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The MOT history for MK61 ZZS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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