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FR11 DBZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

235,844 mi
Last recorded235,844 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 DBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 235,844 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 222,687 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 197,086 miles

Offside Front coil spring something not right with spring cant determine weather spring is broken but somethings not right giving benefit of doubt to presenter

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 197,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 197,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 189,097 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 188,386 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 179,612 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2018 179,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2017 170,556 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 170,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 161,392 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 161,377 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 152,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 152,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 138,734 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 138,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Pass 20 May 2015 115,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 81,818 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,604 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 26,925 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 14,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 14,987 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 DBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DBZ, 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 FR11 DBZ registered?

FR11 DBZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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