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PK11 BJF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,572 mi
Last recorded197,572 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 BJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 197,572 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pale (4.4.3 (a))

O/S number plate light dim

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Seat belt webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 174,789 miles

VIN plate missing

Fail 28 Jan 2020 174,782 miles

Emissions not tested Due to MIL staying on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF malfunction indicator warning light stays on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

VIN plate missing

Fail 13 Jan 2020 331,138 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF malfunction light stays on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF has been opened and welded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S indicator warning light and EPS warning light stays dimly lit

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

VIN plate missing

Pass 15 Aug 2019 321,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 321,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens holed / cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface covered by taxi plate (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights light up when stop lights come on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 313,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 240,946 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 170,568 miles

underfloor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,511 miles

under floor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2016 108,977 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,436 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 61,435 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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PK11 BJF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PK11 BJF, 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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PK11 BJF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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