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BL11 OSU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,293 mi
Last recorded179,293 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 OSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 179,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear rear brakes slight bind

Pass 4 Jun 2025 161,897 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 152,018 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 147,090 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 147,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 140,406 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 140,406 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 133,603 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS light displayed

Pass 3 Jul 2020 128,673 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 128,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,729 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 118,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,336 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,554 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,057 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,483 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,457 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 OSU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 OSU, 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 OSU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2011.

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