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2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,195 mi
Last recorded131,195 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 VNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 131,195 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 128,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 128,062 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 125,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 125,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,398 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 122,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,705 miles

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

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2021 109,584 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 109,584 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 1 on O/S/F 2 on O/S/R (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 102,346 miles

N/S/F tyre on legal limit, both rear tyres worn almost to core on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2019 87,524 miles

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

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,918 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,587 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 55,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

windscreen cracked outside swept zone

Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,760 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 45,645 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,351 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 32,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2013 28,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 28,510 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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VK11 VNC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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