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VU11 NLD

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

184,211 mi
Last recorded184,211 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 NLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 184,211 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn inner edges almost to cords .......

front brake pads very low .......

n/s/f tyre worn edges .......

n/s/r shock absorber leaking .......

Pass 2 Apr 2025 166,470 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake disc corroding .......

Pass 1 Mar 2024 154,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust covers/bump stops deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust covers/bump stops deteriorated.

Test carried out in wet conditions.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 23 Feb 2023 138,772 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Rear bushes age cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 138,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Rear bushes age cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 122,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 106,566 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,836 miles

"Service" light on

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

Heavy damage to o/s outer sill

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Firestone 205.55.16V (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake operation stiff

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

Rear Wiper blade poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2019 77,280 miles

Front Brake Pads Worn Close To Wear Wire

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,020 miles

Both rear tyres have heavy wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,668 miles

Front Wiper blades smearing screen

Nearside Front Console bush cracking and split

Nearside Front Shock absorber leaking oil slightly

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Console bush cracking

Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,995 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,718 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,980 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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VU11 NLD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VU11 NLD, 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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VU11 NLD is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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