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SL11 GPV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,086 mi
Last recorded187,086 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 GPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 187,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 187,086 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 172,368 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 159,332 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 153,170 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front suspension arm, rear mount bush worn/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 153,169 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front suspension arm, rear mount bush worn/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre running soft & heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 144,989 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front suspension arm, rear compliance bush slight wear/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 144,988 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear brake pads slightly low, approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front suspension arm, rear compliance bush slight wear/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 138,651 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 133,954 miles

Front discs lipped and slight corrosion

Nearside Rear fog light inop

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,801 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,826 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 108,826 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded and worn, advise renewal (3.5.1i)

slight brake bind/tightness in offside rear brake

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,393 miles

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,472 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,804 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 65,804 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,157 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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SL11 GPV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL11 GPV, 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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SL11 GPV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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