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VN11 LVT

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,101 mi
Last recorded141,101 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 LVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 141,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around trailing arm front bush and spring hanger upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around trailing arm front bush and spring hanger upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nsr osr discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2026 141,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around trailing arm front bush and spring hanger upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around trailing arm front bush and spring hanger upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nsr osr discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 139,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 1/2 mm and uneven wear slightly age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf osf slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf rear arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osf tyre3 1/2 mm nsf tyre 4mm slightly age cracking

Fail 15 May 2025 139,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 1/2 mm and uneven wear slightly age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf osf slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf rear arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osf tyre3 1/2 mm nsf tyre 4mm slightly age cracking

Pass 23 May 2024 136,226 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 136,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 128,530 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 120,507 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 111,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both have slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 111,451 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both have slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 108,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 96,796 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 86,864 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 78,316 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 69,399 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 60,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 51,086 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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VN11 LVT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VN11 LVT, 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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VN11 LVT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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