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SY11 XEX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,978 mi
Last recorded159,978 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 XEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 159,978 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 159,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 141,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Bump stop burst.

Offside Rear Bump stop burst.

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Unable to check wheel bearings properly due to 4x4 drive train drag.

Fail 11 Feb 2021 141,974 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop burst.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop burst.

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Unable to check wheel bearings properly due to 4x4 drive train drag.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 127,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 111,054 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 111,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 103,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 94,162 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% on wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 May 2017 94,162 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% on wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,042 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 67,766 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 67,766 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2014 64,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion @ rear springs.

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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SY11 XEX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SY11 XEX, 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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SY11 XEX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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