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SL61 JKE

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,153 mi
Last recorded129,153 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 JKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 129,153 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 129,153 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 128,957 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear heatshield corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2024 128,956 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear heatshield corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 128,044 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 125,700 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 124,649 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 106,628 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,242 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 87,242 miles

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

exhaust clamp at front and rear pipe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,099 miles

Both front tyres are wearing at inner edges.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 72,099 miles

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

Both front tyres are wearing at inner edges.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,316 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play at ball joint

Rear brake discs slightly worn,scored and corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 62,316 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play at ball joint

Rear brake discs slightly worn,scored and corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 49,404 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,459 miles

Hand brake stiff to realese (concertina kinked)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SL61 JKE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL61 JKE, 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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SL61 JKE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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