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SM60 VKV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,023 mi
Last recorded198,023 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 VKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 198,023 miles

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

Offside Front Driveshaft noisy

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

Underisde of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 181,925 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower reflector lens damaged

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2022 168,117 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower reflector lens damaged

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2022 168,117 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower reflector lens damaged

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 156,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower reflector damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2021 156,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower reflector damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2020 146,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower lens cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2020 146,964 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower lens cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 130,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 111,935 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & worn on inside edge ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & worn on inside edge ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 79,689 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 79,688 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 48,672 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VKV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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