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BU11 LFJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,422 mi
Last recorded57,422 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 LFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 57,422 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 43,734 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 32,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 23,246 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 16,129 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 15,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres slightly cracking

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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BU11 LFJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,610 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 BU11 LFJ, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU11 LFJ registered?

BU11 LFJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2017.

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