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SY03 LVO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,026 mi
Last recorded151,026 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 LVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 151,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2025 133,446 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 118,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 107,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn and deformed to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn and deformed to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 107,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn and deformed to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn and deformed to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,361 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,476 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 81,474 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,761 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,411 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 62,331 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,332 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,488 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 47,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,202 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 29,322 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight roughness felt n/s/r wheel bearing

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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SY03 LVO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SY03 LVO, 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 SY03 LVO registered?

SY03 LVO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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