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FE61 VGR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

249,980 mi
Last recorded249,980 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 VGR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 249,980 miles

both front tyres worn low

emissions too clean to register

Fail 28 Jul 2021 249,980 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low

emissions too clean to register

Pass 28 Nov 2018 182,184 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 182,184 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 143,816 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 143,816 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 142,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,719 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2015 83,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,901 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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FE61 VGR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FE61 VGR, 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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FE61 VGR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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