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BN61 LLF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

265,406 mi
Last recorded265,406 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 LLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 265,406 miles

Coolant leak Engine ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 265,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Coolant leak Engine ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 256,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 256,865 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 237,119 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 231,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 218,565 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 218,565 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 200,994 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 194,315 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 179,030 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 160,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 144,180 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 127,409 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 106,640 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,047 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 105,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,405 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 76,389 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

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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BN61 LLF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN61 LLF, 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 BN61 LLF registered?

BN61 LLF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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