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797 GXW

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,126 mi
Last recorded121,126 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration797 GXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 121,126 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 103,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 103,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,311 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 86,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 69,698 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 55,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 52,891 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 47,948 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,306 miles

Coolant level low.

Engine oil level below minimum.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,919 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is 3mm but cracking inbetween treads

Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,710 miles

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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797 GXW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 797 GXW, 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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797 GXW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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