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SP61 XMF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,097 mi
Last recorded148,097 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 XMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 148,097 miles

front suspension lower wishbones, inner rear bushes splitting

rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2026 148,093 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front suspension lower wishbones, inner rear bushes splitting

rear subframe corroded

o/s/f inner wing trim insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2025 145,468 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones, inner rear bushes splitting

Pass 10 Sep 2024 134,537 miles

Nearside Rear moniter brake caliper operation

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

both front lower suspension wishbones, inner rear bushes worn and splitting

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

rear subfame corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 119,775 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 119,773 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 105,976 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,545 miles

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,971 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 90,971 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 81,085 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 66,306 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays and engine covers are obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,834 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays and engine covers are obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 27,821 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 20,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 20,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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SP61 XMF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 SP61 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

SP61 XMF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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