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VN11 ZRY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

182,562 mi
Last recorded182,562 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 ZRY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 182,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 169,914 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 156,988 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 142,552 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 136,546 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 136,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 128,668 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 125,933 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 112,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 r16 91w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,154 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,323 miles

Advise wiper blades poor.

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZRY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN11 ZRY, 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 ZRY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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