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BT61 FTZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,399 mi
Last recorded80,399 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 FTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 80,399 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 79,979 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,279 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 77,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 77,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 73,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,616 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,648 miles

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Nearside Front tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge and perishing slightly

Offside Front tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge and perishing slightly

Rear brake pads approximately 65% worn

item in centre of dash not adversely obscuring drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,617 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,918 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,080 miles

all tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Oct 2014 16,144 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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BT61 FTZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT61 FTZ, 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 BT61 FTZ registered?

BT61 FTZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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The MOT history for BT61 FTZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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