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BL11 NLU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

312,176 mi
Last recorded312,176 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 312,176 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 312,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 274,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 274,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 227,464 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 227,464 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 192,582 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 192,576 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 167,713 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 133,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 127,678 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 114,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 102,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 80,318 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 70,000 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 May 2014 59,966 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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BL11 NLU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL11 NLU, 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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BL11 NLU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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