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AJ11 XET

2011 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,139 mi
Last recorded197,139 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 XET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 197,139 miles

Central exhaust sleeve failed

Central rear light not working

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear bump stops failed

Rear suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 187,997 miles

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

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

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

Rear bump stops failed

Rear centre rear light not working

Rear suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2021 187,996 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bump stops failed

Rear centre rear light not working

Rear suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 182,548 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear bump stops failed

Rear suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2020 182,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear bump stops failed

Rear suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 172,533 miles

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

rear bump stops failed

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2019 172,533 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear bump stops failed

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 160,642 miles

Both rear shock bump stops failed

EGR pipe to inlet manifold oily

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2017 147,373 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 147,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 131,422 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 110,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 93,843 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,843 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 XET is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XET, 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 AJ11 XET registered?

AJ11 XET is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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