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SM60 LJY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

318,404 mi
Last recorded318,404 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 LJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 318,404 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 316,382 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 316,382 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 312,463 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 281,752 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 281,654 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 244,293 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 244,474 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox/engine (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure nut not fitted (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 213,998 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 213,929 miles

ADVISORY BOTH SHOCKERS OUTER COVERS SLIGHTLTY PERISHED

Fail 5 Oct 2016 213,929 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH REAR DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour AND OFFSIDE REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH FRONT (3.7.B.3)

ADVISORY BOTH SHOCKERS OUTER COVERS SLIGHTLTY PERISHED

Pass 21 Sep 2015 176,625 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 159,175 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 140,160 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 139,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 118,307 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 96,969 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

metal shard in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,122 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,649 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,185 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 10,271 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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SM60 LJY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SM60 LJY, 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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SM60 LJY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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