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BC11 XBH

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,269 mi
Last recorded161,269 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 XBH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 161,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 8 Mar 2019 161,269 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 2 Mar 2018 151,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 141,409 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 141,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut to the tread

Pass 4 Aug 2016 139,136 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm has play close to excessive in front pin/bush

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has a puncture

Fail 16 Jul 2016 138,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge heavily worn tread not cut as deep close to excessive (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge heavily worn close to excessive tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 112,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,461 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play in ball joint

Fail 19 Jan 2015 85,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,871 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 55,610 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 55,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low and discs heavily lipped,o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm,very slight judder from front brakes

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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BC11 XBH is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BC11 XBH, 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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BC11 XBH is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2011.

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