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SM11 WAO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,279 mi
Last recorded148,279 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 WAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 148,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 148,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 136,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 136,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,921 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 113,676 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside rear driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 113,676 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside rear driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 101,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear springs

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Where OSR drive shaft exits differential housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft rear bush perishing and slight cracks appearing

Slight play detected in both lower wishbones rear bushes

Fail 16 Nov 2020 94,001 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear springs

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Where OSR drive shaft exits differential housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft rear bush perishing and slight cracks appearing

Slight play detected in both lower wishbones rear bushes

Pass 15 May 2019 80,201 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 May 2018 69,734 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 58,520 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 58,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 44,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 32,216 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 22,204 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 22,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SM11 WAO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM11 WAO, 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 SM11 WAO registered?

SM11 WAO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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