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GJ11 OBU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,917 mi
Last recorded148,917 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 OBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 148,917 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 148,917 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 128,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 118,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,765 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished

handbrake lever has some restrictive movement

Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,974 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 83,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,232 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,313 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,022 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,141 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 OBU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GJ11 OBU, 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 OBU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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