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BJ11 VBU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,383 mi
Last recorded118,383 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 118,383 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 118,383 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 110,855 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 110,855 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 105,786 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 105,786 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 97,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 77,103 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damage

Fail 29 Mar 2021 77,103 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damage

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,874 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driveshaft has slight surface corrosion

Rear spring mounting arms have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2019 67,539 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,949 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,078 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 51,078 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,099 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 43,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,992 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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BJ11 VBU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc 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 BJ11 VBU, 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 BJ11 VBU registered?

BJ11 VBU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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