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SM61 EYL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,233 mi
Last recorded118,233 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 EYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 118,233 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 118,233 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,346 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 96,346 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,882 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 80,882 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,721 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 75,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 69,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre clamps broken

Fail 4 Jan 2021 69,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lamp damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre clamps broken

Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,176 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,794 miles

slight play osf roll bar link

Pass 24 Nov 2017 46,006 miles

rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,020 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 31,432 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 24,422 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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SM61 EYL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM61 EYL, 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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SM61 EYL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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