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JFZ 8890

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,170 mi
Last recorded154,170 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 8890
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 154,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 154,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 144,379 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 144,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 132,349 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 123,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald in Places - Out of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald in Places - Out of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper Poor Condition

Pass 26 Aug 2022 112,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Underside Components Corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2022 112,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Underside Components Corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 102,418 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,905 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,670 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Viewed from the rear (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,336 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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JFZ 8890 is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JFZ 8890, 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 JFZ 8890 registered?

JFZ 8890 is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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