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FR11 DBV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,716 mi
Last recorded148,716 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 DBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 148,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 148,715 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 145,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High level brake light not working

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 141,807 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes by the unions on the rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 138,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,977 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 132,977 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 127,757 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 127,757 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Repeater lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 122,368 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 122,344 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 115,454 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,018 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 105,581 miles

Boot will not open from outside

Drivers electric window switch inop

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shocks starting to mist (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 105,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear tyres 195/65x15 (4.1.D.1b)

Boot will not open from outside

Drivers electric window switch inop

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shocks starting to mist (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,805 miles

Front tyres feathering on inner shoulders

Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,674 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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FR11 DBV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 FR11 DBV, 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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FR11 DBV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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