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FE61 XRV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,394 mi
Last recorded228,394 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 XRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 228,394 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal subframe and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack boot twisted

rear brake discs heat damage

Fail 3 Oct 2023 228,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal subframe and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack boot twisted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs heat damage

Pass 28 Sep 2022 216,886 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 206,638 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 196,384 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 196,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 291,825 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 174,102 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing inner edges 205/55x16

Pass 17 Jul 2017 137,503 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 116,755 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 116,723 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake squeel (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting o/s/f and n/s/f arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1i)

o/s/r handbrake slow reaction

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,285 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 86,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,317 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XRV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XRV, 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 FE61 XRV registered?

FE61 XRV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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