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BF61 SHJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,101 mi
Last recorded165,101 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 SHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 165,101 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 160,121 miles

Front pads wearing low

Fail 17 Jan 2020 160,121 miles

Front pads wearing low

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 135,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 117,041 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on the edge

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 117,033 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on the edge

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 147,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 145,402 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,011 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 73,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,793 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm feathered (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,173 miles

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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BF61 SHJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF61 SHJ, 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 BF61 SHJ registered?

BF61 SHJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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