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BG11 VSP

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,490 mi
Last recorded182,490 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 182,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 182,490 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 162,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 149,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,292 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 131,292 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 105,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,718 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,685 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 38,555 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,555 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,094 miles

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 VSP is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG11 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

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

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