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OY11 MXL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,940 mi
Last recorded213,940 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 MXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 213,940 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 213,940 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 199,650 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 199,650 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 186,627 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 186,627 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 176,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 168,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 157,031 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 151,806 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 151,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 140,519 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 140,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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 [2mm] has a nail on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 129,603 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 119,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,971 miles

Nearside Rear 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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OY11 MXL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OY11 MXL, 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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OY11 MXL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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