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SK11 GUC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,221 mi
Last recorded196,221 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 GUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 196,221 miles

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

Underbody/steering/suspension components corroded

Fail 7 May 2026 196,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody/steering/suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 183,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 173,657 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 163,487 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 151,616 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 141,398 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 140,470 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 140,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 130,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 102,119 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2016 122,918 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 101,237 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 79,338 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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SK11 GUC 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 78.6%.

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 SK11 GUC, 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 SK11 GUC registered?

SK11 GUC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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