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FT11 LZS

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

420,269 mi
Last recorded420,269 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 LZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 420,269 miles

sills corroded ndamaged... outer covers for rear seat belt broke

Fail 3 Dec 2021 420,262 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position no handle to open (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached fitted incorrect (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sills corroded ndamaged... outer covers for rear seat belt broke

Pass 8 Jul 2021 397,806 miles

os sill heavily corroded... oil leak... rear trailing arms corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 397,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working indicator missing i mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

os sill heavily corroded... oil leak... rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 372,231 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 372,222 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 363,099 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 363,045 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Rear x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing OSF and NSF (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 350,785 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 350,784 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 338,121 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 338,093 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rear x 2 (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function OSF and NSF (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 300,755 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 300,679 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 271,509 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 271,456 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 246,411 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 245,317 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 232,025 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 230,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 195,208 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 194,353 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 174,785 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 142,783 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 141,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 75,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slightly smearing

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 LZS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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