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VA11 BVW

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,430 mi
Last recorded216,430 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 BVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 216,430 miles

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

wind screen crack zone b but no effect driver view

Fail 4 Aug 2022 216,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

wind screen crack zone b but no effect driver view

Pass 18 Sep 2021 210,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 210,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 191,839 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 156,333 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 113,544 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,428 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 89,033 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,836 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,857 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight cracking to front tyres

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 BVW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VA11 BVW, 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 VA11 BVW registered?

VA11 BVW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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