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H4 DFR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,735 mi
Last recorded136,735 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 DFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 136,735 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 132,539 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 126,567 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 118,341 miles

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 May 2023 118,341 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2022 108,319 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2021 99,111 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 May 2020 95,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,531 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,556 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 70,121 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,000 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 52,868 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,339 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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H4 DFR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 H4 DFR, 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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H4 DFR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2011.

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