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PK11 VMC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,803 mi
Last recorded144,803 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 VMC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 144,803 miles

Rear suspension components covered in underbody spray

Pass 21 Aug 2025 136,626 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms both and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 131,154 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 125,421 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 125,421 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,534 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 117,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 112,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 93,588 miles

Nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

Fail 11 May 2019 93,562 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,800 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 70,810 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 59,243 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 59,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edges (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 47,214 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 8 May 2015 47,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 6 May 2014 36,327 miles

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

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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PK11 VMC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 PK11 VMC, 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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PK11 VMC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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