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SM60 ZKD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,839 mi
Last recorded166,839 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 ZKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 166,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 150,559 miles

front o/s brake pads corroded and starting to come apart

Fail 28 Jan 2025 150,559 miles

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

front o/s brake pads corroded and starting to come apart

Pass 25 Jan 2024 132,104 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 132,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 113,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 91,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust clamp broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,114 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,882 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 44,860 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,322 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 26,645 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 ZKD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZKD, 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 ZKD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2011.

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