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GJ11 XAH

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

270,026 mi
Last recorded270,026 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 XAH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 270,026 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to deteriorate / delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface of disc partly corroded / scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge of tread area. 205 / 55 R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured Orange bulb starting to delaminate. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Lamp unit lens slight damage. Some minor water ingress.

Pass 25 Mar 2025 264,732 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 259,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak at small clip to shaft area. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning X1 501 bulb inoperative out of X5 bulbs. Outer lower corner bulb. Lens damaged. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 255,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces worn and partially corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces worn and partially corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consul bush perished and starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 249,430 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 249,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 245,920 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 241,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Slight signs of moisture at linkage. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 234,970 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 227,977 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 204,662 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 181,202 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 153,372 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 123,179 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 79,694 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,831 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 XAH is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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