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N16 VDM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 VDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 80,762 miles

Bonn standard suspension fitted at time of test

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Manufacture underneath trays fitted at time of test

Rear All suspension components and arms light corrosion

Rear Floor plan light corrosion

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 75,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 62,654 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 59,467 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 59,459 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 57,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,295 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 47,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,402 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,615 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bench seat missing at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,207 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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N16 VDM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N16 VDM, 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 N16 VDM registered?

N16 VDM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is N16 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 VDM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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