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GJ11 OBX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,683 mi
Last recorded147,683 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 OBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 147,683 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension/subframe corroding

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 142,233 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 137,043 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2024 137,043 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2023 130,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot perished

Fail 21 Mar 2023 130,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot perished

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

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 124,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 124,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 117,081 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly and wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,202 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 113,202 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,560 miles

bottom arm rear bushes worn

Fail 20 Mar 2019 103,560 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

bottom arm rear bushes worn

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,945 miles

bottom arm rear bushes slightly worn

Fail 28 Mar 2018 92,945 miles

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

bottom arm rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,469 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 OBX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OBX, 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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What year was GJ11 OBX registered?

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

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