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LX61 XTJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,917 mi
Last recorded141,917 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 XTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 141,917 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 141,917 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 127,779 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 115,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,232 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 99,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 99,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 92,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 92,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,754 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,330 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 77,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,298 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,711 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 59,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,196 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,132 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,517 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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LX61 XTJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LX61 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

LX61 XTJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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