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WV11 BKU

2011 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

340,333 mi
Last recorded340,333 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 BKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 340,333 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 309,989 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 309,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 309,879 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from the interior mirror, tax disk holder and remains of an old sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced only as bright as the position light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced only as bright as the position light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 260,126 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear rear red reflector damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2019 260,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Pale/ becoming white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Pale/becoming white (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 209,138 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front and NSR indicators pale (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 176,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output turning black making it slightly dimmer than other side (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 172,265 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 123,836 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,064 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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WV11 BKU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV11 BKU, 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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WV11 BKU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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