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FP61 ZPX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,991 mi
Last recorded135,991 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 ZPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 135,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 135,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 126,634 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 118,302 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks misting. O/S worse than the N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 118,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks misting. O/S worse than the N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 110,007 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 102,494 miles

Offside Front indicator bulb faded so starting to flash white light

Offside Rear nail in tyre

both front shock absorbers damp with oil

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2022 102,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front indicator bulb faded so starting to flash white light

Offside Rear nail in tyre

both front shock absorbers damp with oil

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2021 91,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 87,064 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 87,064 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,662 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 78,869 miles

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

Manufacturer engine cover and under tray fitted

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 78,869 miles

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

Manufacturer engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 76,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,206 miles

child seat fitted manufacture under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,413 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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FP61 ZPX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP61 ZPX, 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 FP61 ZPX registered?

FP61 ZPX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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