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AV11 VDM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,098 mi
Last recorded185,098 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 VDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 185,098 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 185,098 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 180,605 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 180,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 174,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm approx tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm approx tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 166,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 158,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 152,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush bolted to sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush bolted to sub frame & starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 136,736 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,699 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,705 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,323 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV11 VDM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV11 VDM, 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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AV11 VDM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2011.

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