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GV11 EJZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,602 mi
Last recorded138,602 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 EJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 138,602 miles

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

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2026 138,600 miles

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

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

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 132,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,210 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 118,059 miles

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged all rear shrouds damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 117,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge and cut no cords seen (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged all rear shrouds damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 111,801 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 99,644 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 93,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,032 miles

All rear seat belt stalk casings are damged, but still operating correctly.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 81,982 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))

All four tyres are wearing on inner edge.

All rear seat belt stalk casings are damged, but still operating correctly.

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,251 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Mar 2018 68,251 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,288 miles

Front Both front tyres starting to wear low on the inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,676 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Plastic clasp cover damaged. (5.2.3)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,583 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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GV11 EJZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV11 EJZ, 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 GV11 EJZ registered?

GV11 EJZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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