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PJ11 BUU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,473 mi
Last recorded88,473 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 BUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 88,473 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 84,201 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 80,426 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,493 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both .main arm .inner bush splitting by camber bolts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 76,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (1.6 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both .main arm .inner bush splitting by camber bolts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 71,434 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,354 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,519 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 57,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 57,573 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 51,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 45,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 42,944 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2016 42,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 33,905 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 33,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 18,174 miles

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

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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PJ11 BUU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ11 BUU, 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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PJ11 BUU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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