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SK61 ZJN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

188,204 mi
Last recorded188,204 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 ZJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 188,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn/wearing on inner edges 2055516

centre exhaust clamp incomplete

high level stoplamp l.e.d's inoperative

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall 2055516

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear shock absorber sleeve split/loose

some/slight seepage from nearside inner c.v. gaitor

Fail 7 May 2022 188,202 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn /wearing on inner edges 2055516

centre exhaust clamp incomplete

high level stoplamp l.e.d's inoperative

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall 2055516

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear shock absorber sleeve split/loose

some/slight seepage from nearside inner c.v. gaitor

Fail 25 Apr 2022 188,200 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of oil and coolant (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn /wearing on inner edges 2055516

cant fully check offside rear wheel bearings etc due to excessive brake bind

centre exhaust clamp incomplete

coolant level below minimum

high level stoplamp l.e.d's inoperative

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall 2055516

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear shock absorber sleeve split/loose

some/slight seepage from nearside inner c.v. gaitor

wipers not tested due to inoperative washers

Fail 4 Apr 2022 187,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached piston worn to excess (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess clamp incomplete (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

air filter cover insecure/loose

coolant level low

nearside mirror glass missing and movement in mirror unit

nearside rear shock absorber sleeve split/loose

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 2055516

offside rear tyre at 3mm and worn on inner edge 2055516

service indicator on

some high level stoplamp l.e.d's inoperative

some/slight seepage from nearside outer c.v gaitor

wipers not tested due to inoperative washers

Pass 9 Mar 2021 175,606 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 175,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 140,604 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 139,864 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached ATTACHMENT BOLT SHEARED (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,911 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,003 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,348 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 48,303 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 48,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges / wearing low on treads

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limits

Pass 26 May 2016 36,210 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 36,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer siewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,508 miles

acceleration not detected emissions reading was 0.01

Pass 13 Aug 2014 22,510 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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SK61 ZJN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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