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VU11 PYV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,605 mi
Last recorded121,605 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 PYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 121,605 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 121,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 108,049 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front drop links have split/damaged rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms (Back bushes) splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 96,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 95,415 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 88,016 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 88,001 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 85,119 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 85,103 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 80,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt worn

no smoke detected

Pass 9 May 2018 74,343 miles

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Inner suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Inner suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Pass 17 May 2017 66,349 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 59,523 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,590 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 PYV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PYV, 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 PYV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2011.

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