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FV11 YRA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,116 mi
Last recorded150,116 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 YRA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 150,116 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 138,229 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 134,057 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 123,126 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 bald inner edge 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 123,126 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 112,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper outer side light does not work

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-5mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brakes dose not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Fail 24 Jan 2022 112,004 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper outer side light does not work

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-5mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brakes dose not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Pass 19 Jan 2021 100,548 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 tyre on 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 100,548 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 tyre on 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 88,942 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 81,879 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 81,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Reposition sticker outside of swept area of windscreen (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 May 2017 73,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 60,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 44,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 32,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on inner treads.

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 YRA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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