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WK61 XMS

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,451 mi
Last recorded79,451 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 XMS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 79,451 miles

Central exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 76,381 miles

All rear suspension components/subframe corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front shocks corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2025 76,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished /split around treads/11years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished /split around treads /11years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components/subframe corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened almost fail pad areas reduced/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front shocks corroded

front wheel bearings not fully tested / brake bind

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2024 74,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,778 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily perished (9 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 70,778 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily perished (9 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,813 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front lamps (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,336 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME AND LOWER ARMS VERY HEAVILY CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 63,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked for roughness due to binding brake

all four indicators slightly discoloured

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

both rear tyre walls perishing

rear subframe and associated components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,049 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,652 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts and o s r (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted at time of test

Wet weather when test carried out

Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,961 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,018 miles

front and rear brake pads geting very low

Fail 17 Aug 2016 47,016 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

front and rear brake pads geting very low

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,519 miles

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

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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WK61 XMS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WK61 XMS, 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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WK61 XMS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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