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VA11 BVJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,505 mi
Last recorded154,505 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 BVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 154,505 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2026 154,499 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested tyres below limit unable to perform decelerometer brake test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2025 142,002 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted front to back

Fail 4 Aug 2025 142,002 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted front to back

Pass 21 Aug 2024 138,873 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 126,555 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (back of arms) are HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Rear rear tailgate shock absorbers not holding weight of tailgate

VEHICLE MUST BE PRESENTED UNLADEN TO CARRY OUT FULL CHECKS FOR MOT. BOOT FLOOR, REAR FOOTWELLS NOT CHECKED

Fail 19 Jun 2023 125,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (back of arms) are HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Rear rear tailgate shock absorbers not holding weight of tailgate

VEHICLE MUST BE PRESENTED UNLADEN TO CARRY OUT FULL CHECKS FOR MOT. BOOT FLOOR, REAR FOOTWELLS NOT CHECKED

Pass 14 Jun 2022 105,806 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 105,806 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 87,255 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,591 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,210 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 61,138 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,489 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,379 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,668 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,003 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 25,679 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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VA11 BVJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA11 BVJ, 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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VA11 BVJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2011.

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