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FT11 MBO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

263,219 mi
Last recorded263,219 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 MBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 263,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 244,289 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 243,577 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF cut and welded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective unplugged (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring sat on DPF filter (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 228,265 miles

Nearside Front vin plate damaged

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 228,014 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside vin plate damaged

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 227,325 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective unplugged (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside vin plate damaged

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 191,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 174,328 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 174,257 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 137,989 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,895 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 102,887 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,279 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,977 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,220 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,231 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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FT11 MBO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 MBO, 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 MBO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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