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SH61 MJK

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,510 mi
Last recorded160,510 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 MJK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 160,510 miles

Front Near side front fog light is insecure

Nearside Front Inner Handle does not operate as as similar vehicle would

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 160,507 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Badly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has a lump in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator drive belt tensioner is not functioning as per a similar vehicle

Front Near side front fog light is insecure

Nearside Front Air bag is switched off

Nearside Front Inner Handle does not operate as as similar vehicle would

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light is broken

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is not fitted into the lower arm 100% (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both tail lights have bulbs that are not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 151,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 151,884 miles

Emissions not tested Due to EML and exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Turbo to DPF join leaking exhaust fumes (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 143,890 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 136,515 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tread ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Pass 9 Jan 2020 126,905 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2020 126,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2019 115,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,513 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 79,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 79,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,752 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 71,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,997 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,653 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 53,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SH61 MJK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SH61 MJK, 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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SH61 MJK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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