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SJ11 MRU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,000 mi
Last recorded197,000 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 MRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 197,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 192,000 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 188,120 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 185,882 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 183,088 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

Fail 25 Jun 2021 183,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 181,084 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 175,005 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 175,002 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 166,639 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 124,405 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 60,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,001 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 40,001 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 19 Feb 2014 111,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 111,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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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SJ11 MRU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ11 MRU, 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 SJ11 MRU registered?

SJ11 MRU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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