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FP11 LXJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

247,273 mi
Last recorded247,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 LXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 247,273 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush)splitting and weak

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2026 247,272 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush)splitting and weak

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2025 229,180 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 222,725 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 211,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 196,096 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 196,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 183,064 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 183,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 167,893 miles

Front brake pads worn

Offside rear tyre worn (195/65x15

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 Mar 2019 159,720 miles

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

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

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 4 Mar 2019 159,720 miles

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

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

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

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 27 Nov 2017 128,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% OSR side light dim (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% OS brake light dim (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 119,563 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 119,363 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,576 miles

Nearside Front bumper has damage

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 132,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front bumper has damage

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 122,509 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2015 109,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 109,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 74,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 74,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FP11 LXJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FP11 LXJ, 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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FP11 LXJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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