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FN61 KTO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,229 mi
Last recorded176,229 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 KTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 176,229 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 176,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 161,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 161,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023
Fail 2 Nov 2023

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 147,592 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 122,990 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 105,224 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,765 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both, damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2019 98,765 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both, damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 20 Oct 2018 86,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,260 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 59,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm on centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm on centre (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded and stepped slightly on inner edge

both rear tyres perishing inbetween treaded areas

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,573 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,960 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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FN61 KTO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN61 KTO, 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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FN61 KTO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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