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SB11 VWL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 VWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 117,150 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 108,329 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 97,936 miles

Heat shield insecure at the rear of vehicle

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 97,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Heat shield insecure at the rear of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 86,782 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 77,511 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 70,530 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 70,529 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,935 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,937 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 51,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 44,544 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 44,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,081 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,833 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 29,760 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,553 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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SB11 VWL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SB11 VWL, 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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SB11 VWL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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