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SM11 KDJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

233,991 mi
Last recorded233,991 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 KDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 233,991 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 226,518 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 203,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 166,292 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 129,189 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,917 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 87,876 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 82,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2019 82,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm scrubbed to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm heavily scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm dot 16 heavily scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/55/16 dot16 heavily scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,453 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 54,292 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 47,666 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 33,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,281 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 26,281 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 21,363 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 KDJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM11 KDJ, 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 SM11 KDJ registered?

SM11 KDJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is SM11 KDJ safe to buy?

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