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SL61 JJE

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,371 mi
Last recorded62,371 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 JJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 62,371 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 57,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 57,092 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))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 56,533 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 54,787 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,009 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 52,006 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to coolant hose bursting (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant hose burst under bonnet

Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,223 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 51,221 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened damaged by excessive head with brake seized on (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 50,343 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 May 2019 50,343 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges and cracked in the tread 205/55/16

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 May 2018 46,478 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 43,172 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust sleeve corroded and weak

Fail 4 May 2017 43,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust sleeve corroded and weak

Pass 3 May 2016 38,405 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 38,403 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,588 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SL61 JJE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL61 JJE, 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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SL61 JJE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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