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LJ11 FJF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,289 mi
Last recorded161,289 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 FJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 161,289 miles

Central Rear Boot release inop

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 161,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall, marked with chalk (225/50/17, 98W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Boot release inop

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 158,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 158,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 152,964 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 152,964 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 152,912 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 152,912 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 150,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 145,182 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 141,661 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 138,781 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 133,446 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 128,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 122,573 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 96,120 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,811 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,587 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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LJ11 FJF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJF, 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 LJ11 FJF registered?

LJ11 FJF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2011.

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