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BL11 ZYU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,530 mi
Last recorded104,530 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ZYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 104,530 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 101,963 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both(minor) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 100,274 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 97,135 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both(minor) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer tread(not down to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shock absorber dust covers dropped

Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,607 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 90,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,283 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 85,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,879 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2017 79,879 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,731 miles

bot h rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,486 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 67,800 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,408 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 ZYU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BL11 ZYU, 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 ZYU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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