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FT11 LZB

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,887 mi
Last recorded154,887 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 LZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 154,887 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity low

Fail 29 Mar 2025 154,887 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity low

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 151,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity low

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 151,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity low

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 141,784 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 141,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 141,052 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 141,051 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,141 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,790 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,460 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 73,403 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,494 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 37,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,288 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LZB is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LZB, 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 FT11 LZB registered?

FT11 LZB is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2011.

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The MOT history for FT11 LZB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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