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FT11 MEU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

234,118 mi
Last recorded234,118 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 MEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 234,118 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 211,511 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 211,421 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 176,571 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 176,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working Outer. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working Outer. (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 136,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 136,237 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper projection. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,984 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,727 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,510 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 MEU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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