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SB11 XHJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,176 mi
Last recorded159,176 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 XHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 159,176 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 159,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 148,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear shock absorber bump stops split

Fail 14 Jul 2025 148,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear shock absorber bump stops split

Pass 15 Jul 2024 135,664 miles

General underside corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2024 135,646 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 129,268 miles

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

hand brake 16% weak o/s

Pass 17 Aug 2022 120,914 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side rear

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,201 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side rear

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,002 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2019 102,027 miles

Engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,783 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 76,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,597 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,028 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 37,671 miles

Offside Rear 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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SB11 XHJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SB11 XHJ, 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 SB11 XHJ registered?

SB11 XHJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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