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PJ60 VWU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,632 mi
Last recorded87,632 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ60 VWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 87,632 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 83,661 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 83,661 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 72,152 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 66,242 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 66,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,518 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,069 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 30,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 26,656 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)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2017 26,656 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing collapsed (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 20,966 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 20,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 15,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 10,916 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 9,667 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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PJ60 VWU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PJ60 VWU, 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 PJ60 VWU registered?

PJ60 VWU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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The MOT history for PJ60 VWU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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