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OE11 XAR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,174 mi
Last recorded144,174 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE11 XAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 144,174 miles

both front tyres perished

front bumper damaged

offside rear reflector broken

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2025 144,174 miles

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

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perished

front bumper damaged

offside rear reflector broken

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2024 136,176 miles

both front tyres perished

offside rear reflector broken

Fail 23 Dec 2024 136,176 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

offside rear reflector broken

Pass 20 Dec 2023 126,763 miles

offside front brake pads low

offside front tyre perished

Fail 19 Dec 2023 126,763 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

offside front brake pads low

offside front tyre perished

Pass 16 Dec 2022 116,630 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock bump stops adrift

Pass 24 Dec 2021 107,139 miles

offside mirror casing loose

Fail 23 Dec 2021 107,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

offside mirror casing loose

Pass 23 Nov 2020 102,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 96,298 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES AND CUT ON TREAD

Fail 25 Nov 2019 96,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working DOOR MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES AND CUT ON TREAD

Pass 22 Dec 2018 87,180 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 87,180 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,988 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2017 68,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 56,812 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 56,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,671 miles

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

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 XAR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 XAR, 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 OE11 XAR registered?

OE11 XAR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 August 2011.

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