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PJ11 DXZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,601 mi
Last recorded77,601 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 DXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 77,601 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

engine cover fitted, obscuring some components

engine under tray cover fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jan 2020 77,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

engine cover fitted, obscuring some components

engine under tray cover fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jan 2019 264,433 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

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

emissions too clean to register

under trays and exhaust heat shields fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 2 Jan 2019 264,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not working (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside Rear clasp outers covers missing

Offside Rear tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

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

emissions too clean to register

under trays and exhaust heat shields fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 105,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 DXZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DXZ, 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 PJ11 DXZ registered?

PJ11 DXZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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