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VU11 TVN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,947 mi
Last recorded126,947 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 TVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 126,947 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted, preventing full inspection.

Fail 16 Feb 2026 126,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted, preventing full inspection.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 113,277 miles

engine covers sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2025 113,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear - n/s/r borderline (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover sill covers and under tray fitted

general surface rust/corrosion to underbody sills arms and components

Pass 8 May 2024 109,745 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 102,862 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished / worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 93,603 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 93,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 84,781 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 77,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 57,832 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 46,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,307 miles

Limited RPM when stationary, Too low to register on DSM.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,487 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre flat spotted

Offside rear tyre flat spotted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TVN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

VU11 TVN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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