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FT11 VDL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,458 mi
Last recorded150,458 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 150,458 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 144,119 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 144,090 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 137,076 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 134,497 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 134,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 129,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 123,771 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,086 miles

Nearside Rear shocker casing broken

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

undertrays fitted and engine covers

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,619 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,888 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,471 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 61,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adviced front tyres uneaven wear

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,660 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 54,660 miles

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

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 VDL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

FT11 VDL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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