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WJ11 VYN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,265 mi
Last recorded111,265 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 VYN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 111,265 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 101,193 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 101,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,024 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn/wearing inner edge second skin in parts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear wearing /worn inner edge second skin in part (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 91,024 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn/wearing inner edge second skin in parts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear wearing /worn inner edge second skin in part (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 80,581 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,251 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,674 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,868 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2019 50,857 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2018 45,008 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,114 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,147 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,759 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,694 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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WJ11 VYN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

WJ11 VYN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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