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DA11 VCZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,982 mi
Last recorded132,982 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 VCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 132,982 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear wishbone bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 132,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear wishbone bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 131,816 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 131,813 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 123,771 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,534 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 80,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,799 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,040 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 61,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,511 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 46,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,404 miles

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

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

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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DA11 VCZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA11 VCZ, 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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DA11 VCZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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