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SM11 EHP

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,248 mi
Last recorded131,248 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 EHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 131,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

light corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Nov 2024 126,974 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 126,974 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 120,411 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed near lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 112,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 104,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 86,633 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2018 76,276 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear brake disc slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel sticky

Rear both tyres wearing on edge

Fail 18 May 2018 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear brake disc slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel sticky

Rear both tyres wearing on edge

Pass 25 May 2017 61,942 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but not through to cords

Pass 27 May 2016 51,199 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 51,199 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 21 May 2015 39,240 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 39,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 27,012 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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SM11 EHP is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM11 EHP, 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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SM11 EHP is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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