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VR59 OCT

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,248 mi
Last recorded195,248 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR59 OCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 195,248 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 190,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 185,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 180,342 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 172,822 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 167,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 161,948 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 154,003 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 141,711 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 130,611 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 119,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,206 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 79,847 miles

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

Offside Outer Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VR59 OCT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VR59 OCT, 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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What year was VR59 OCT registered?

VR59 OCT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is VR59 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR59 OCT shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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