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AE11 GBU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,534 mi
Last recorded106,534 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE11 GBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 106,534 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 101,163 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 101,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Feb 2024 90,309 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,109 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT SHOCKS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,925 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 76,925 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 19 Feb 2021 72,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,286 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 62,790 miles

Front Wipers smear.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 50,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edge indicating wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads look thin / low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads look low / thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear and are stepped on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracked & perished to the outer sidewalls and inner tread edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,350 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,690 miles

exhaust too clean to measure

Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,543 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,622 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre shows uneven wear to inner edge.

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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AE11 GBU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AE11 GBU, 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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AE11 GBU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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