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BD11 ZCL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,143 mi
Last recorded91,143 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 ZCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 91,143 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight Handbrake lever (1.1.1 (a))

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - both side - (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush - both side - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 91,142 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush - both side - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivot slightly tight Handbrake lever (1.1.1 (a))

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - both side - (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush - both side - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 85,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s - Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 85,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s - Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 80,109 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 31 Jan 2023 79,989 miles

Brake performance not tested see: *** (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe after flexy hose likely to become damaged if wheel weights are fitted. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture *** pipe after flexy hose has been fouling wheel weights on rim and worn / damaged the pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at union / join (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at union with flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os: lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,337 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2022 75,337 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2019 59,564 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 54,316 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 48,888 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 21 May 2016 42,560 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 37,406 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 28,092 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 28,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BD11 ZCL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD11 ZCL, 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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BD11 ZCL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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