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LJ11 FHL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,290 mi
Last recorded149,290 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 FHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 149,290 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp sleeve defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 149,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp sleeve defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres out of shape both sides would likely cause a vibration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 142,721 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 132,338 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 126,627 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 126,627 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working upper high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 116,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush perishing/cracking. Strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover has dropped

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush perishing/cracking. Strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray/s fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2021 108,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear shock absorber cover has dropped

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2020 102,948 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear shocker cover dropped

Fail 14 Apr 2020 102,948 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker cover dropped

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 87,666 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,884 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays and covers limit inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,588 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays and covers limit inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 60,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and very worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Under trays and covers limit inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,810 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Metered smoke below recordable levels

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,219 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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LJ11 FHL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ11 FHL, 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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LJ11 FHL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2011.

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