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LJ11 FMU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,303 mi
Last recorded184,303 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 FMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 184,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 184,303 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 168,018 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 153,272 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2023 143,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 May 2022 137,825 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

Fail 24 May 2022 137,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 131,408 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

shock absorber outer cover has dropped down due to bumpstop deteriorating both sides

Pass 23 Jun 2020 122,485 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2020 122,483 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 114,890 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,026 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,168 miles

Both rear brake disc faces corroded

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Handbrake effort has only just meet the required efficiency

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,233 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Offside wiper blade slightly damaged

Rear brake discs corroding

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs in very poor condition

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Offside wiper blade slightly damaged

Rear brake discs corroding

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2015 59,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,363 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 43,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 FMU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 FMU, 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 FMU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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