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SM11 EHV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,697 mi
Last recorded201,697 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 EHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 201,697 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 201,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 196,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces corroded & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 189,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 183,371 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 172,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 172,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 156,926 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 156,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 135,037 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 135,037 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 118,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tail light unit broken/cracked

Offside Rear Tail light unit broken/cracked, showing white light to rear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 118,470 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail light unit broken/cracked

Offside Rear Tail light unit broken/cracked, showing white light to rear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,553 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,373 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,106 miles

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

Nearside number plate bulb holder is discoloured

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside number plate bulb holder is discoloured

Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,845 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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 EHV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 EHV, 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 EHV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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