CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ61 BJU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,121 mi
Last recorded118,121 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 BJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2026 118,121 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread In poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 110,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 103,030 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,702 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low and on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

upper and under engine, and under floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,722 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,374 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,134 miles

engine cover and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,421 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,164 miles

Rear both tyres worn unevenly and close to limit inner edge

upper and under engine, and under floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,417 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nsr tyre tread stepped inner edge

Osr tyre tread stepped inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,356 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,661 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ61 BJU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ61 BJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ61 BJU?

You can check the full history of LJ61 BJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ61 BJU registered?

LJ61 BJU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is LJ61 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ61 BJU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ61 BJU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ61 BJU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.