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L8 ERN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,427 mi
Last recorded117,427 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 ERN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 117,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 113,934 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,845 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,530 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 103,832 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,862 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTER EXHOUST CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 99,858 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective CENTER EXHOUST CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,642 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 95,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 89,198 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 83,771 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 83,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,482 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,620 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,106 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,403 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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L8 ERN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L8 ERN, 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 L8 ERN registered?

L8 ERN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is L8 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 ERN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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