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LJ61 BMO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,535 mi
Last recorded93,535 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 BMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 93,535 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 81,870 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 77,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and cut in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil, coolant warning and battery light stuck on faintly. oil level ok.

Fail 18 Apr 2024 77,916 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and cut in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil, coolant warning and battery light stuck on faintly. oil level ok.

Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,767 miles

OIL AND COOLANT TEMP LIGHT STUCK ON DASH. LEVELS GOOD.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 67,609 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE MISSHAPEN AND CUTS. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% NSR 186KG. OSR 258KG. BOTH LOCK. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 67,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE MISSHAPEN AND CUTS. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% NSR 186KG. OSR 258KG. BOTH LOCK. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% NSF 280KG. OSF 454KG. BOTH LOCK. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% NSR 165KG. OSR 245KG. BOTH LOCK. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 NSR/OSR BULBS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 59,453 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front X2 WIPERS POOR

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 59,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front X2 WIPERS POOR

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm, PERISHED AND MISSHAPEN INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,971 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front X2 WIPERS POOR

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND MISSHAPEN INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 NAILS. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON DASH (TYRES)

Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE, AND STARTING TO MISSHAPE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 NAILS. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT 225/40 18 ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,376 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front TYRE CUT BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,067 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,525 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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 BMO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BMO, 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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LJ61 BMO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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