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WJ61 LVH

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,179 mi
Last recorded155,179 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 LVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 155,179 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake lazy

suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2026 154,968 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside handbrake lazy

Spare tyre defective flat

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2025 143,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 143,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 135,299 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 119,734 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Sep 2022 106,168 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 97,894 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 97,893 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,242 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear washer jet inop

Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,082 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 70,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,401 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,172 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,927 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 34,372 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 27,687 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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WJ61 LVH 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 WJ61 LVH, 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 WJ61 LVH registered?

WJ61 LVH is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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