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GJ11 WJD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 WJD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wing showing damage

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

Fail 19 May 2025

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wing showing damage

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

Pass 22 May 2024 104,558 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 104,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 99,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 99,648 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 82,413 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 82,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 77,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,327 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2017 54,667 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2016 44,550 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,753 miles

Offside Rear 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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GJ11 WJD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ11 WJD, 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 GJ11 WJD registered?

GJ11 WJD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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