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SK61 LWC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,414 mi
Last recorded128,414 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 LWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 128,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 128,410 miles

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 123,851 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight with ingress of dampness

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,2,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface bumper reflector (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,3,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 123,851 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords in inner worn tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords in damaged tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight with ingress of dampness

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,2,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface bumper reflector (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,3,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 114,589 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 109,984 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 107,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 103,957 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 103,957 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 99,419 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 94,992 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 94,992 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,233 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 81,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 61,768 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 60,734 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner pad looks low

Fail 5 Sep 2013 38,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner pad looks low

Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SK61 LWC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK61 LWC, 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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SK61 LWC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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