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SJ60 VWO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,812 mi
Last recorded168,812 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ60 VWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 168,812 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 159,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 146,656 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 135,406 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 129,079 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 129,076 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 123,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 116,436 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 107,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 100,027 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,797 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 87,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,170 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 69,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,238 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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SJ60 VWO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ60 VWO, 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 SJ60 VWO registered?

SJ60 VWO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2011.

Is SJ60 VWO safe to buy?

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