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MJ11 VST

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,744 mi
Last recorded125,744 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 VST
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 125,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wiper not clearing windscreen [ smear ] (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre worn on inner wall 205/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface N/S/R bumper reflector damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre worn on inner wall 205/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S/R number plate light not working [ replace bulb - not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R tyre crack to road surface 205/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 122,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks from the engine & gearbox! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine is noisy!

Pass 22 Mar 2024 118,359 miles

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

oil ,leak engine and gear box area

Pass 24 Mar 2023 115,175 miles

underside vehicle covered in oil

Pass 25 Mar 2022 112,128 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front slight noise from engine

engine oil low

Pass 29 Mar 2021 107,966 miles

Advise wheel alignment check / adjustment!

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 102,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut almost to cords +worn low on shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre has several cuts in treaded area no cords exposed

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder + cracks on outer shoulder

bonnet stay retainer missing

oil leak gear box area (urgent attention needed)

signs of leak offside engine area

Fail 23 Aug 2019 102,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cut almost to cords +worn low on shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre has several cuts in treaded area no cords exposed

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder + cracks on outer shoulder

bonnet stay retainer missing

oil leak gear box area (urgent attention needed)

signs of leak offside engine area

Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,538 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear lamp unit damaged

offside wing mirror repeater damaged but still working

Fail 28 Aug 2018 99,538 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear lamp unit damaged

offside wing mirror repeater damaged but still working

Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,922 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 80,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear indicators( replacement recommended )

TYRE WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (replacement recommended)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,732 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,122 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,044 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn low around inner edges.

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

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)

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

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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MJ11 VST is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJ11 VST, 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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MJ11 VST is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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