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DF11 BWZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,975 mi
Last recorded114,975 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 BWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 114,975 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside indicator tell tale illuminates with dip tell tale

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

electric pas tell tale illuminates with fog tell tale

Fail 14 Oct 2024 114,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside indicator tell tale illuminates with dip tell tale

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

electric pas tell tale illuminates with fog tell tale

Pass 28 Sep 2023 105,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,399 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 138,229 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,558 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,200 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,729 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,624 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 13,385 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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DF11 BWZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DF11 BWZ, 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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What year was DF11 BWZ registered?

DF11 BWZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is DF11 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF11 BWZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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