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FL61 PHA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 PHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 81,519 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 81,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,541 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 73,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,301 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 58,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,310 miles

front pads getting low

slight misting of oil around engine

Fail 18 Aug 2020 56,310 miles

front pads getting low

slight misting of oil around engine

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 51,996 miles

Front tyres wear to edges

Front wear to both discs

Nearside Rear reflector in bumper cracked and damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear tyres wear to edges

oil on engine

Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,835 miles

Front smear from wipers

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear squeal from brake on roller brake test

Nearside Rear very slight play in n/s/r trailing arm mounting bush

bonnet rest clip broke when bonnet stay inserted

coolant bottle empty

oil on engine

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,623 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,707 miles

both front tyres treads worn slightly low

front tyres worn unevenly

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 37,701 miles

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

both front tyres treads worn slightly low

front tyres worn unevenly

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,873 miles

child seat fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FL61 PHA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL61 PHA, 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 FL61 PHA registered?

FL61 PHA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is FL61 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 PHA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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