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SK61 LWG

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,932 mi
Last recorded198,932 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 LWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 198,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 196,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 191,925 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 187,685 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 183,480 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 262,723 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 230,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4mm but bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4mm but bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 134,924 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 134,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,710 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,287 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 91,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 70,613 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)

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

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

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 LWG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWG, 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 SK61 LWG registered?

SK61 LWG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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