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WJ11 YRO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,376 mi
Last recorded79,376 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 YRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 79,376 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 79,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2025 73,553 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 70,669 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 70,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both side (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 66,766 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 66,746 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 66,389 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 56,396 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,672 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 51,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 45,974 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 45,974 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 37,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,840 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 10,356 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 2,642 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 2,262 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 YRO 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 73.7%.

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 WJ11 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

WJ11 YRO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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