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BG11 VSM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

257,184 mi
Last recorded257,184 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 VSM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 257,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 249,310 miles

BOTH FRONT / BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGE

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 226,121 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 199,530 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2019 199,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2018 160,044 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 131,729 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres scrubbing edges of tread

Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,982 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 101,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,414 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 63 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45 miles

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 VSM 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 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 VSM, 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 BG11 VSM registered?

BG11 VSM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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