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SL61 VRD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,667 mi
Last recorded102,667 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 VRD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,667 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 102,667 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 93,159 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2024 93,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 72,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,211 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 55,811 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 46,370 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 34,200 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,568 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 22,183 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,787 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 13,902 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 VRD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SL61 VRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL61 VRD registered?

SL61 VRD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2011.

Is SL61 VRD safe to buy?

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