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SY11 XFF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,471 mi
Last recorded135,471 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 XFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 135,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear underside corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 127,978 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 127,973 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 123,032 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 123,029 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 120,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 120,678 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 116,571 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 116,569 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 114,599 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 114,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 110,790 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 107,650 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 107,642 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 103,848 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,500 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 100,499 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,888 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 81,100 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

os front wing mirror led flasher parcially inop

slight corrosion on front brake discs

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 XFF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XFF, 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 SY11 XFF registered?

SY11 XFF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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