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GJ11 OBZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,164 mi
Last recorded85,164 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 OBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 85,164 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 85,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 79,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 72,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,783 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper slightly binding

interior mirror insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,804 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 57,729 miles

Front tyres cracked in tread

Offside side repeater part inop

Pass 15 Jan 2020 54,945 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 50,604 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,448 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,671 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 35,708 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 30,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,541 miles

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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GJ11 OBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

GJ11 OBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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