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SP11 VAO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,401 mi
Last recorded191,401 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 VAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 191,401 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 133,983 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 123,109 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 123,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 108,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 91,374 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 75,820 miles

emissions no peak detected.

engine cover

front wipers slightly smeary.

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 75,807 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

emissions no peak detected.

engine cover

front wipers slightly smeary.

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 63,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil level on min

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,477 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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SP11 VAO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP11 VAO, 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 SP11 VAO registered?

SP11 VAO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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