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GF11 VMY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,084 mi
Last recorded176,084 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 VMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 176,084 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 176,049 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 163,981 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 154,950 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 154,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 145,550 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 140,414 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 140,414 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 132,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 129,524 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 109,410 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 109,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,594 miles

rear seats have child seats fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,305 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2015 58,368 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 58,367 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 40,541 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GF11 VMY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 GF11 VMY, 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 GF11 VMY registered?

GF11 VMY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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