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SJ61 VNY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,834 mi
Last recorded114,834 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 VNY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 114,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55V16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55V16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 104,878 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 104,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,344 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,414 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 90,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,089 miles

all tyres deteriorated and perished, offside front worn on inner edge, nearside rear pressure very low

Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,565 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 21 Dec 2020 68,496 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 64,742 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 63,703 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 57,702 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 57,702 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,364 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,167 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake lever stiff action

trim above nearside front safety belt displaced

Fail 26 Sep 2016 43,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake lever stiff action

trim above nearside front safety belt displaced

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,733 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,577 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

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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SJ61 VNY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 SJ61 VNY, 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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SJ61 VNY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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