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FG61 OBA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

363,707 mi
Last recorded363,707 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 OBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 363,707 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear under body corroded on some component

Pass 22 Nov 2024 343,260 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 335,521 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 187,366 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 187,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 173,024 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both side (4.8.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 162,106 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 149,586 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 149,576 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 135,771 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 120,099 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 120,092 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 105,823 miles

nearside front shocker has a slight leak

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2018 105,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front shocker has a slight leak

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,812 miles

nearside front shocker has a slight leak

Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,273 miles

covers fitted

rear brake pads worn on the limit

Pass 8 Dec 2016 79,266 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,497 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,031 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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FG61 OBA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG61 OBA, 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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FG61 OBA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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