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PY11 VVC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

183,878 mi
Last recorded183,878 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 VVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 183,878 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 178,866 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 170,949 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 160,239 miles

Central Stop lamp. may require replacement in the near future (70%) working.

Fail 8 Feb 2023 160,239 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp. may require replacement in the near future (70%) working.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 148,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 141,751 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 136,854 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 136,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 119,760 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,975 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 79,017 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,089 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,447 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,834 miles

rear tyres have saw tooth tyre wear on the inner side

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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PY11 VVC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY11 VVC, 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 PY11 VVC registered?

PY11 VVC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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