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BL11 ZYV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

278,207 mi
Last recorded278,207 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ZYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2019 278,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 270,985 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 270,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 259,375 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt catch trim missing not affecting operation

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of inner ware

Pass 21 Jun 2017 228,427 miles

Engine light on

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 228,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Engine light on

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 194,254 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 194,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 155,433 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 133,346 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 124,957 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,470 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

no acceleration detected on emissions test, visul check only

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

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 ZYV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZYV, 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 ZYV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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