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EL51 DOC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,240 mi
Last recorded63,240 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 DOC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 63,240 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on the edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Two styles of alloys fitted to nearside rear

Pass 3 Sep 2025 59,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside front and nearside rear coil springs rusty

offside front driveshaft rusty

offside tail lamp possible slightly duller

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 2 Sep 2025 59,477 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside front and nearside rear coil springs rusty

offside front driveshaft rusty

offside tail lamp possible slightly duller

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 3 Sep 2024 55,830 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Two diffrent styles of alloy wheel fitted to the rear axle

Pass 8 Sep 2023 52,092 miles

Two different styles of alloy wheels fitted to the rear axle

Fail 6 Sep 2023 52,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Two different styles of alloy wheels fitted to the rear axle

Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,780 miles

Exhaust centre clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle fitted with two different styles of wheel

Rear suspension components all showing signs of corrosion

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Sep 2022 47,780 miles

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

Exhaust centre clamp deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle fitted with two different styles of wheel

Rear suspension components all showing signs of corrosion

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,546 miles

exhaust band clamps deterioration

offside front tyre worn more inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 9 Sep 2021 42,546 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust band clamps deterioration

offside front tyre worn more inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,838 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 38,800 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 36,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 33,927 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,499 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,112 miles

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

Offside 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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EL51 DOC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EL51 DOC, 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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EL51 DOC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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