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MJ61 XJU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,539 mi
Last recorded75,539 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 XJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 75,539 miles

Both front shock absorbers and coilsprings corroded.

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

General signs of corrosion to underbody.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension and subframe corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2025 75,539 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers and coilsprings corroded.

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

General signs of corrosion to underbody.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension and subframe corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2024 68,989 miles

Coolant leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion on suspension & subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

lower engine mounting bush in subframe deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,232 miles

lower engine mounting bush in subframe deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2022 46,127 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 46,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 27,113 miles

Nearside Rear noise from wheel when rotated.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 19,279 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 17,805 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 15,724 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 13,367 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 9,839 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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MJ61 XJU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ61 XJU, 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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MJ61 XJU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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