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SK11 UNW

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,245 mi
Last recorded118,245 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 UNW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 118,245 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 118,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 109,081 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 109,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,729 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight fluctuation/warp starting in rear brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet release mechanism tight in operation

Fail 10 Mar 2022 84,729 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated secondary bonnet catch seized (3.1 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight fluctuation/warp starting in rear brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet release mechanism tight in operation

Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,624 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 80,624 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both sides front springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,393 miles

both rear lower arms heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,499 miles

Front pads low

Fail 28 Feb 2019 70,499 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,577 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND/TIGHTNESS IN BOTH REAR BRAKES, ADVISE SERVICING/CHECKING FURTHER

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,038 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,786 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 24,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UNW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UNW, 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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SK11 UNW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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