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LJ61 BJV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,657 mi
Last recorded139,657 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 BJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 139,657 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 139,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 137,677 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 137,677 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 134,838 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 131,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low, change asap. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 129,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 125,879 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 123,160 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 123,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 120,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 119,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 104,262 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 82,845 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre is underinflated ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,455 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,659 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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LJ61 BJV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJV, 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 LJ61 BJV registered?

LJ61 BJV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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