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R555 PPA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,729 mi
Last recorded115,729 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 PPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,729 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRSION

Pass 25 Oct 2024 106,105 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,458 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 95,208 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,403 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,936 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 75,936 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure clipped glass back in (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 72,160 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 64,290 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,866 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres low

Pass 7 Nov 2015 50,821 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 40,947 miles

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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R555 PPA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R555 PPA, 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 R555 PPA registered?

R555 PPA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is R555 PPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 PPA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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