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M8 TOA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,554 mi
Last recorded275,554 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 TOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 275,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroding, front and rear coil springs corroding

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 275,551 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroding, front and rear coil springs corroding

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2015 138,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 137,002 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 116,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Feb 2014 116,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge

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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M8 TOA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M8 TOA, 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 M8 TOA registered?

M8 TOA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is M8 TOA safe to buy?

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