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HJ11 SKD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,592 mi
Last recorded180,592 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 SKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 180,592 miles

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Corrosion to rear subframe

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 180,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 180,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link on nearside front lower arm insecure (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 174,777 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-Roll bar covered in underseal

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub frame covered in underseal

Fail 3 Oct 2024 174,777 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Heavy banging/rattling from timing belt system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Lower Both forward lower arm bushes have movement

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil level sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-Roll bar covered in underseal

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub frame covered in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2023 167,134 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 167,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 161,097 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 161,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 158,230 miles

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

Rear of undertray insecure .

Fail 13 Sep 2021 158,230 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear of undertray insecure .

Pass 19 Sep 2020 155,161 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 155,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 145,455 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 145,371 miles

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

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

Covers and undertrays fitted

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,044 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 116,466 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nil in tread inner tread area.

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Fail 5 Aug 2017 116,402 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre irrepairable ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,390 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

rear tyres on 4 mm

Pass 14 Mar 2015 81,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 60,033 miles

Slight wear on front and rear brake discs.

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 SKD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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