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SL11 ZFU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,343 mi
Last recorded98,343 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 ZFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 98,343 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024 90,385 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,054 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,105 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 70,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,763 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,137 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 49,278 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 42,555 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 42,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,305 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 30,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZFU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFU, 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 SL11 ZFU registered?

SL11 ZFU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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