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SL61 KVM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

241,826 mi
Last recorded241,826 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 KVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 241,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 203,583 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 202,890 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not working on both headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Upper Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 168,264 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 167,596 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 166,640 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 149,983 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 93,550 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 33,245 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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SL61 KVM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL61 KVM, 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 SL61 KVM registered?

SL61 KVM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is SL61 KVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 KVM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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