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P163 ORV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,596 mi
Last recorded86,596 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 ORV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 86,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 86,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads perishing, low and bald towards inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 82,570 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,180 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 74,028 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,366 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 67,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,376 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,408 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

nearside and offside rear tyre tread distorted

Fail 3 Sep 2020 57,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

nearside and offside rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,851 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear passenger seat belt buckle outer casing damaged, still operating correctly at present

Fail 27 Mar 2019 51,850 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear passenger seat belt buckle outer casing damaged, still operating correctly at present

Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,297 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 26,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,896 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 19,896 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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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P163 ORV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel 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 P163 ORV, 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 P163 ORV registered?

P163 ORV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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