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FD61 GCY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

290,809 mi
Last recorded290,809 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 GCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 290,809 miles

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

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 28 Nov 2024 290,746 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure wheel arch loose touching wheel on full lock (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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 30 Nov 2023 285,923 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 285,923 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not fitted correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring cup arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring cup arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 274,178 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 260,597 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 260,597 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 248,107 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 236,950 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 236,950 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 206,580 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 173,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016

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

front tyres slight wear inner edge

rear discs pitting pads worn

rear tyres wear inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,448 miles

front brakes slight bind

n/s/f shocker oil mist

n/s/r shocker cover tube detached

Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes slight bind

n/s/f shocker oil mist

n/s/r shocker cover tube detached

Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,743 miles

unable to read emissions

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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FD61 GCY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD61 GCY, 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 FD61 GCY registered?

FD61 GCY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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