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GF11 VMZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,457 mi
Last recorded144,457 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 VMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 144,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 137,837 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 137,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 132,349 miles

some general corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2023 128,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2023 128,284 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2022 120,861 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 120,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 112,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 105,541 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,043 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 95,974 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,507 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,180 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,363 miles

Offside front tyre wearing/worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 9 May 2014 27,236 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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GF11 VMZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

GF11 VMZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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