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GJ11 NFY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,347 mi
Last recorded186,347 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 NFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 186,347 miles

Brake pressure build up slow pump lazy (1.1.3 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp very corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 186,336 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure build up slow pump lazy (1.1.3 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp very corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 171,681 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 171,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 165,403 miles

Front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly through to cord inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 165,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall [205/55x16] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly through to cord inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 160,078 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes have slight splitting

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2021 151,712 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 151,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 149,203 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 12,452 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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GJ11 NFY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ11 NFY, 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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GJ11 NFY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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