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LX61 XSH

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

175,458 mi
Last recorded175,458 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 XSH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 175,458 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 167,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2024 158,161 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 155,649 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 147,444 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 139,471 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 139,471 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 131,369 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 121,852 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 107,025 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 95,229 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,524 miles

Both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,090 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front inner brake pad worn close to minimum thickness.

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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LX61 XSH is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LX61 XSH, 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 LX61 XSH registered?

LX61 XSH is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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