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FY61 JWE

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,167 mi
Last recorded164,167 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 JWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 164,167 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 160,444 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 160,444 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 157,101 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 149,424 miles

Central Centre exhaust clamp excessively corroded and broken - system is gas tight

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

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

Glow plug light flashing on dash board

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 134,842 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 134,842 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 122,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,969 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 61,969 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,574 miles

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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FY61 JWE 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 FY61 JWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 JWE registered?

FY61 JWE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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