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M99 VHL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

126,627 mi
Last recorded126,627 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 VHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 126,627 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2025 111,523 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 111,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 124,418 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 104,058 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 104,058 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,288 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,047 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres scrubbed close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leaks dripping on to cat-convertor = hazard

Pass 21 Dec 2022 116,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,057 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 83,057 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 108,520 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 75,953 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 75,953 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,109 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 93,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 59,396 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 84,695 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,845 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,260 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,218 miles

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

plastic under trays and engine covers fitted, unable to check certain items

Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,686 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,874 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,593 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 25,634 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 15,553 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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M99 VHL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 M99 VHL, 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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M99 VHL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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