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GV11 JVT

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,096 mi
Last recorded176,096 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 JVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 176,096 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 169,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 162,215 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 154,467 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 147,920 miles

Central High level brake light disconnected.

Coolant expansion bottle cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across. Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 143,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 136,602 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 136,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 122,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 114,988 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 106,397 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 106,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,256 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,214 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,023 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,714 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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 JVT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV11 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

GV11 JVT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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The MOT history for GV11 JVT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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