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WJ11 JRU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,348 mi
Last recorded177,348 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 JRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 177,348 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 168,113 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 158,558 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 149,353 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 141,143 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 140,902 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 131,814 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 118,280 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 118,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 108,218 miles

Rear suspension & brake components have surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2018 108,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear suspension & brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,359 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 98,359 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,350 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,717 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear 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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WJ11 JRU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ11 JRU, 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 WJ11 JRU registered?

WJ11 JRU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is WJ11 JRU safe to buy?

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