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SL61 LVS

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,265 mi
Last recorded64,265 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 LVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 64,265 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 59,082 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 55,977 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 55,971 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 51,210 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 51,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbreak covers fouling operation

Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 44,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,683 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,711 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,372 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 34,372 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,611 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,212 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 25,917 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel slight resistance when rotating

Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,247 miles

surface corrosion on both front brake discs

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 LVS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

SL61 LVS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is SL61 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 LVS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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