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SL11 ZFO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,121 mi
Last recorded163,121 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 ZFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 163,121 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 152,685 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 152,670 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides offide cap glued to bumper nearside covered in duct tape doubt either work (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction disability badge in screen partially blocking drivers view removed during test and placed on dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively also squealing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the arm borderline fail and in very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also squealing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively also squealing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the arm borderline fail and in very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also squealing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 150,681 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 146,659 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 140,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides(drop links) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 126,008 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 117,766 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register .......

rear brake discs corroding .........

Pass 2 Jan 2019 105,200 miles

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. Recommend inspection / adjust or repair

Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,227 miles

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,885 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 80,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,865 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,740 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 62,529 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,529 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,773 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 50,773 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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SL11 ZFO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL11 ZFO, 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 ZFO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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