2011 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · SP11 RKN
2011 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 130,121 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP11 RKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 130,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP11 RKN 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 (SP11 RKN) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
SP11 RKN Mileage History
- 07/06/202498,677 mi
- 31/05/2025106,683 mi+8,006 mi
- 05/06/2025106,723 mi+40 mi
- 02/06/2026130,121 mi+23,398 mi
- 02/06/2026130,121 mi
Average of roughly 15,837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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