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FT11 CBU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,414 mi
Last recorded169,414 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 CBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 169,414 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 150,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 150,487 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 139,685 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 127,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 112,099 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 99,521 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 99,521 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 90,919 miles

Front Wiper blades slightly smeary

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 90,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Wiper blades slightly smeary

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 73,828 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 73,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 58,054 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Wiper blades have low clearing efficiency

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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FT11 CBU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FT11 CBU, 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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FT11 CBU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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