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J4 FBK

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,386 mi
Last recorded72,386 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 FBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 72,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Jan 2025 71,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside is covered in underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Dec 2024 71,289 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside is covered in underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Dec 2023 70,133 miles

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Dec 2022 68,919 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 67,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,135 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 66,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 64,837 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 64,837 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 62,713 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,996 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,246 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,364 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,899 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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J4 FBK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J4 FBK, 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 J4 FBK registered?

J4 FBK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is J4 FBK safe to buy?

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