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HJ11 OVE

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,633 mi
Last recorded125,633 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 OVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 125,633 miles

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

REAR SEATS NOT IN USE

Fail 11 Feb 2026 125,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

REAR SEATS NOT IN USE

Pass 12 Feb 2025 120,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 113,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,223 miles

coolant smell under bonnet o/s area

n/s/f arb link upper boot split

n/s/f diff case oil seal leaking

n/s/r brake pads worn low 3mm

o/s/f door mirror repeater lamp part inop

o/s/f tyre worn close to min requirement/sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2023 108,221 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

coolant smell under bonnet o/s area

n/s/f arb link upper boot split

n/s/f diff case oil seal leaking

n/s/r brake pads worn low 3mm

o/s/f door mirror repeater lamp part inop

o/s/f tyre worn close to min requirement/sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,162 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,965 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 95,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 89,404 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,298 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,071 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 32,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HJ11 OVE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 HJ11 OVE, 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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HJ11 OVE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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