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GN11 GWJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,330 mi
Last recorded64,330 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN11 GWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 64,330 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 62,497 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 59,428 miles

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

No fluid coming from rear washer jet.

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,538 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 56,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged TYRE HAS A CUT IN THREAD DOWN TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE LOW ON EDGES AND HEAVILY PERISHED / CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 52,742 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres have slight wear to inner edges

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 52,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front and offside rear tyres have slight wear to inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,966 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 45,599 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,053 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,766 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 33,245 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the tread and is worn on the inner edge.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin est 2000 miles (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 25,704 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,800 miles

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

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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GN11 GWJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GN11 GWJ, 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 GN11 GWJ registered?

GN11 GWJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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