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AJ11 ZDO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,903 mi
Last recorded151,903 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 151,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 143,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 135,732 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 126,535 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,953 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 110,969 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,991 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,856 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,586 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,536 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 58,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,320 miles

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

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 ZDO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2011.

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