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OE11 BZV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

281,748 mi
Last recorded281,748 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE11 BZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 281,748 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 281,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 276,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise all rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2024 276,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise all rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 271,444 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 271,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 263,017 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2022 263,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 249,090 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 249,071 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 239,398 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 239,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 216,143 miles

Central Lower vehicle under shields fitted covering some components

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 193,361 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2018 193,349 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 164,743 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge and has minor cuts in tread

Offside Front Driving light not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 129,420 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear pads appear low

Under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 95,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 89,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise small cut in wall of o/s/r tyre [but not exposing cords]

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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OE11 BZV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OE11 BZV, 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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OE11 BZV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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