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2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,872 mi
Last recorded138,872 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 XML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 138,872 miles

Nearside DRL not working,replaced bulb

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and deep cracks very close to cords.Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2026 138,872 miles

Nearside DRL not working,replaced bulb

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and deep cracks very close to cords.Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2025 124,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and close to wear limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 115,599 miles

Exhaust central clamp corroded broken

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 115,587 miles

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

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

Exhaust central clamp corroded broken

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 107,081 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,715 miles

Exhaust System heavily corroded and the middle section Clamp connecter corroded and falling apart

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Bumper side sticking out no sharpe edges

Offside Rear Reflector damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console Bushes starting to perish both Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 85,341 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 85,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2018 46,911 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,079 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,771 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 20,502 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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DE11 XML is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE11 XML, 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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DE11 XML is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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