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WL11 FTO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,823 mi
Last recorded174,823 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL11 FTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 174,823 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

tooclean to record smoke reading

unable to check boot floor

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2020 174,823 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

n/s mirror glass broken

tooclean to record smoke reading

unable to check boot floor

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2019 163,142 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 9 Jul 2019 163,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 4 Jul 2018 141,799 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kerbed / sharp edge rubbing tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

To clean to read emissions

Fail 3 Jul 2018 141,799 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kerbed / sharp edge rubbing tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

To clean to read emissions

coolant level low & topped up Oil level low and topped up

Pass 19 Jul 2017 121,557 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

rear tyres stepped and wearing inner edges

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jul 2017 121,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

rear tyres stepped and wearing inner edges

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,993 miles

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

unable to check boot floor or rear seatbelts due to full up with gear

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,354 miles

to clean to obtain smoke reading

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Offside front brake disc slightly worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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WL11 FTO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WL11 FTO, 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 WL11 FTO registered?

WL11 FTO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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