2011 Skoda Octavia · 38,661 MOT tests
2011 Skoda Octavia reliability
2011 Skoda Octavias fail 33.8% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 21 Octavia years (38,661 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 33.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 107,769
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,661
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.8% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.4%
- Lights and electrics13.1%
- Brakes7.4%
- Tyres6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
- Body, chassis and structure2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.73%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.38%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Position lamp not working 2.77%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.2%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.06%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.48%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.57%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.43%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.92%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.79%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2011 Skoda Octavias fail 33.8% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 21 Octavia years (38,661 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.73% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.38% of tests), position lamp not working (2.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Skoda Octavia shows 107,769 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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