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SD61 JDF

2011 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,557 mi
Last recorded68,557 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 JDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,557 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 68,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 62,891 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 62,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 59,834 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 56,667 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 56,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,268 miles

NSF tyre, outer edge wear

running lights inop

Fail 13 Aug 2021 54,265 miles

Exhaust system insecure center sleeve broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp level adjuster broken (NSF suspension) (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working x1 NSR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding OSR (1.2.1 (f))

NSF tyre, outer edge wear

running lights inop

Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,137 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 52,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 49,073 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,760 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 46,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords showing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 39,805 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 39,805 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,353 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,653 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,004 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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SD61 JDF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SD61 JDF, 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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SD61 JDF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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