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SW11 DJV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,529 mi
Last recorded135,529 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 DJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 135,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 126,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 117,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 107,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 95,532 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 84,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,796 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section small flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,016 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jul 2015 23,800 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 13,272 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SW11 DJV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SW11 DJV, 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 SW11 DJV registered?

SW11 DJV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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