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KY11 SWV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

215,588 mi
Last recorded215,588 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 SWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 215,588 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 215,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 214,683 miles

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

advise osr brake binding

Fail 21 May 2024 214,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

advise osr brake binding

Pass 16 May 2023 213,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 213,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 207,255 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 192,560 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf and nsr tyres are of step tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 182,635 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2019 168,443 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 149,048 miles

cracks noted to rear tyres

Pass 25 Apr 2017 131,536 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 114,214 miles

osf brake pads low

Fail 4 May 2016 114,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

osf brake pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,507 miles

osf and nsr brake pads low

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,036 miles

osr tyre worn on very inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2014 70,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KY11 SWV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KY11 SWV, 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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KY11 SWV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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