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WJ61 LSF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,881 mi
Last recorded186,881 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 LSF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 186,881 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All *4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body covered in mud

Fail 16 Sep 2023 186,881 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All *4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under body covered in mud

Pass 2 Sep 2022 163,255 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 163,255 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 129,566 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 121,376 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 121,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 114,451 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 103,351 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Coolant leak ()

coolant reservoir empty

Fail 22 Nov 2018 103,351 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Coolant leak ()

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,243 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 66,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,488 miles

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

advise near side rear tyre cracking on side wall ok at time of test.

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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WJ61 LSF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ61 LSF, 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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WJ61 LSF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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