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PY11 ACJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,339 mi
Last recorded98,339 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 ACJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 98,339 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 98,128 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 87,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 73,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 57,255 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 57,253 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,272 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 49,272 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,682 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 45,682 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,203 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 43,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,026 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,912 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,589 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,316 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 16,556 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 16,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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PY11 ACJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PY11 ACJ, 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 PY11 ACJ registered?

PY11 ACJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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