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FT11 VDR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,063 mi
Last recorded161,063 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 161,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing away on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 161,063 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brakepads worn down to the metal, pad backing plate touching outer edge of disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and corroded, and are starting to be damaged by brakepads that are worn down to the backing plate. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing away on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 149,441 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear droplinks, balljoints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 149,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm, rusted through. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear droplinks, balljoints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 137,622 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 126,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 112,052 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 112,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 102,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 92,469 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 92,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,304 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,868 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 61,874 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,392 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 54,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2014 38,277 miles

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2014 38,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VDR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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