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VU11 TVE

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,068 mi
Last recorded195,068 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 TVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 195,068 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 195,066 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 188,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 181,406 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 181,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Bracket detached. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 173,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 167,490 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 152,679 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 151,256 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 151,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2015 138,505 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 111,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 111,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VU11 TVE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU11 TVE registered?

VU11 TVE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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The MOT history for VU11 TVE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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