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VU11 TSZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,653 mi
Last recorded94,653 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 TSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 94,653 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 89,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 87,635 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORE AND FLUX##POOR## (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,103 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 83,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,852 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,026 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 70,777 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,700 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N.S.F. & O.S.F. (3.5.1g)

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

EML lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has 2-3mm of tread depth remaining but has excessive wear to the inner and outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has 3mm of tread depth remaining but has excessive wear to the inner and outer shoulder

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,152 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth = 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth = 3 - 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth = 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a piece of metal in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth = 3 - 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 44,054 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth = 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth = 3 - 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth = 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a piece of metal in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth = 3 - 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,048 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,558 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 TSZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VU11 TSZ, 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 VU11 TSZ registered?

VU11 TSZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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