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AP11 BYU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,509 mi
Last recorded125,509 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 BYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 125,509 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2026 125,504 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 119,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 113,460 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 113,457 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 106,196 miles

advise front pads getting low

Pass 26 May 2022 97,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 88,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inn edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 88,322 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inn edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 80,509 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 70,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 70,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 58,469 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 44,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 33,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,328 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AP11 BYU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP11 BYU, 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 AP11 BYU registered?

AP11 BYU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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