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MD55 BAT

2011 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,016 mi
Last recorded96,016 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 BAT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 96,016 miles

general underside light corrosion to components

Pass 8 May 2025 93,560 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp FLICKERING (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension generally corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 90,719 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 90,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,104 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 88,103 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,601 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,042 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,422 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 73,421 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres are cracking in the tread pattern

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres are cracking in the tread pattern

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,206 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 51,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,846 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 33,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,844 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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MD55 BAT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MD55 BAT, 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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MD55 BAT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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