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FV11 PVW

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,203 mi
Last recorded136,203 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 PVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 136,203 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 136,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 129,064 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 129,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 122,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good, approx. 5-6mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - cord exposure imminent - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - cord exposure imminent - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 10mm wide on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear stress cracked in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s outer approx. 2-3mm thick, n/s outer approx. 6mm - unable to see inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

Pass 15 Sep 2022 113,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good, approx. 7mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly stress cracked

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good approx. 7mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre stress cracked in tread

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

film of oil/slight oil leak around turbo intake

Fail 23 Sep 2021 107,322 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good approx. 7mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre is leaking - repairable ()

Offside Rear tyre stress cracked in tread

both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up

film of oil/slight oil leak around turbo intake

Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 100,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 84,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,714 miles

Child seats fitted, not allowing full check of adult seat belts.

Engine cover and undertray fitted.

Some perishing to both rear tyres.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 53,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65x15 (4.1.D.1b)

Child seats fitted, not allowing full check of adult seat belts.

Engine cover and undertray fitted.

Some perishing to both rear tyres.

Pass 4 Apr 2015 35,142 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,972 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread face and near to limit rear tyres cracking tread face

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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FV11 PVW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV11 PVW, 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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FV11 PVW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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