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HW11 ESF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,830 mi
Last recorded54,830 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 ESF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 54,830 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 54,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 53,464 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 49,789 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 49,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 48,153 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 48,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 46,741 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 46,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 45,942 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,941 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 44,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,725 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 43,725 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow, unable to reach rpm on bet test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 41,847 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 39,076 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 34,007 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 28,177 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 22,850 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 22,850 miles

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

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

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

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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HW11 ESF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HW11 ESF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW11 ESF registered?

HW11 ESF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is HW11 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW11 ESF shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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