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SP61 XLY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,652 mi
Last recorded182,652 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 XLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 182,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 178,002 miles

Covers fitted and sill covers

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 172,411 miles

engine covers-under trays fitted-x2 front shockers slight leak-o.s.r parking brake passed on limit

Pass 11 Aug 2022 168,036 miles

rear axle corroded-o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play-n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 2 Aug 2021 163,694 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 159,650 miles

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

engine covers-under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2019 155,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 143,142 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consile arm bushes perished no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 131,198 miles

Offside Rear Upper bump stop split derteriated

Fail 23 Sep 2017 131,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper bump stop split derteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2016 120,034 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,185 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 109,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,752 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 98,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SP61 XLY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP61 XLY, 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 SP61 XLY registered?

SP61 XLY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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