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BG11 EWN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,173 mi
Last recorded159,173 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 EWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 159,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 155,916 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 149,268 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 143,447 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 143,444 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 140,260 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 129,391 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,329 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,948 miles

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

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

front headlamp dipped beam bulbs not a matched pair(nearside has a yellow tint)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 94,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front headlamp dipped beam bulbs not a matched pair(nearside has a yellow tint)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2016 79,779 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2015 63,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG11 EWN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG11 EWN, 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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BG11 EWN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2011.

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