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JM52 DDD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,949 mi
Last recorded72,949 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM52 DDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 72,949 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 63,142 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 138,975 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 59,057 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 59,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 124,702 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 53,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting has slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2023 53,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper strut mounting has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2023 106,816 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 106,454 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 106,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 48,539 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have excessive corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 48,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer has no tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have excessive corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 105,925 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 105,922 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,267 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 43,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 43,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 41,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,000 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 35,999 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 33,179 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 30,393 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,885 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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JM52 DDD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JM52 DDD, 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 JM52 DDD registered?

JM52 DDD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2011.

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