2011 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · BC11 VZM
2011 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 156,920 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC11 VZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 156,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC11 VZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Skoda Octavia (BC11 VZM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BC11 VZM Mileage History
- 26/10/2023137,855 mi
- 26/10/2023137,855 mi
- 14/10/2024147,854 mi+9,999 mi
- 14/10/2024147,854 mi
- 01/10/2025156,920 mi+9,066 mi
Average of roughly 9,863 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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