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VK11 DKU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,783 mi
Last recorded212,783 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 DKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 212,783 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 180,743 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 180,729 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 160,573 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2018 132,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 131,723 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,016 miles

Nearside Front Console bush cracking and split

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop perished and split

Offside Front Console bush cracking and split

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop perished and split

Fail 16 Aug 2017 117,016 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Console bush cracking and split

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop perished and split

Offside Front Console bush cracking and split

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop perished and split

Pass 24 Aug 2016 108,670 miles

Nearside Front Console bush cracking

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre stepped

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump stop perished

Offside Front console bush cracking

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre stepped

Offside Rear Suspension Bump stop perished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,948 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 95,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,362 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,398 miles

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

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside door mirror loose

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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VK11 DKU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK11 DKU, 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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VK11 DKU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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