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SM61 LCT

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,293 mi
Last recorded177,293 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 177,293 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 172,357 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 159,634 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 153,426 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 153,339 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 147,754 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 146,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 134,376 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 134,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 126,996 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 121,234 miles

both front drop links have slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2019 116,303 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 116,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,603 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2018 100,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases need sleeve (7.1.2)

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,660 miles

handbrake lever stiff

rubber coupling on prop shaft perished

Fail 21 Jan 2016 70,571 miles

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

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

handbrake lever stiff

rubber coupling on prop shaft perished

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,108 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LCT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM61 LCT, 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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What year was SM61 LCT registered?

SM61 LCT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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