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FV11 YLZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,225 mi
Last recorded151,225 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 YLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 151,225 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 146,724 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 146,724 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake lever stiff in operation

Pass 20 Nov 2023 139,527 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Nov 2023 139,522 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 131,306 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 124,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 118,815 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 109,255 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,108 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,860 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs. (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 71,092 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,021 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,575 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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FV11 YLZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FV11 YLZ, 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 FV11 YLZ registered?

FV11 YLZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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