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FY11 HZJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

274,929 mi
Last recorded274,929 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 HZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 274,929 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 255,840 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 243,324 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 243,324 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 242,599 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 242,599 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 231,521 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 230,510 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 212,960 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 212,960 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 196,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 163,800 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 140,654 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 128,759 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 117,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

new front shocks fitted secure but not right up to end stops

Pass 15 May 2015 117,586 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 112,473 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,289 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2013 60,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2012 14,375 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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FY11 HZJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY11 HZJ, 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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FY11 HZJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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