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S123 GLJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

156,455 mi
Last recorded156,455 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 GLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 156,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 153,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 150,406 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 147,711 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 143,811 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 138,311 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 134,464 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 129,184 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 121,776 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO DETECT

Pass 9 Sep 2017 117,699 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 20 Apr 2016 100,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,768 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,017 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 68,017 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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S123 GLJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S123 GLJ, 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 S123 GLJ registered?

S123 GLJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is S123 GLJ safe to buy?

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