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PF11 SVJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,217 mi
Last recorded144,217 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF11 SVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 144,217 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both pan arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2025 142,864 miles

Front windscreen chiped

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

Rear high level stop light not working

Fail 27 Jun 2025 142,864 miles

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

Front windscreen chiped

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

Rear high level stop light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2024 139,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 139,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve clamps corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 135,318 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 130,047 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 116,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,538 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 97,538 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,768 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,311 miles

rear tyres 3mm advise soon

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,526 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,489 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 19,075 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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PF11 SVJ 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 PF11 SVJ, 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 PF11 SVJ registered?

PF11 SVJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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