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PE61 SZL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,085 mi
Last recorded164,085 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 SZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 164,085 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 159,854 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 134,011 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,950 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 132,910 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,361 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 123,321 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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PE61 SZL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE61 SZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE61 SZL registered?

PE61 SZL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is PE61 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE61 SZL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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