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PJ60 VXL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,206 mi
Last recorded99,206 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ60 VXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 99,206 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 99,203 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 94,110 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,305 miles

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 81,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 81,748 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,051 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,287 miles

tyre pressures low n/s/r very low

Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,450 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,629 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,712 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,216 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 26,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2014 17,354 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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PJ60 VXL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PJ60 VXL, 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 PJ60 VXL registered?

PJ60 VXL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2011.

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