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VR55 CAR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,358 mi
Last recorded80,358 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR55 CAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 80,358 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,311 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 78,481 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,298 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,372 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,195 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,938 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,293 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 75,293 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 74,877 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,478 miles

Nearside Front tyre has repair to outer edge on tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,632 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,223 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 69,080 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 56,452 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 55,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

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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VR55 CAR 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 82.4%.

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 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 VR55 CAR, 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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VR55 CAR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is VR55 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR55 CAR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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