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AJ11 USE

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,494 mi
Last recorded130,494 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 USE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 130,494 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 122,669 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 122,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,576 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 117,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 111,310 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,827 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,913 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 89,198 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 89,198 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 72,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0MM both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0MM on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 72,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0MM both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0MM on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 63,376 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working /damaged (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,804 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 50,804 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 39,020 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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AJ11 USE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ11 USE, 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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AJ11 USE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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