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FT61 BVL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,822 mi
Last recorded249,822 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 BVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 249,822 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 236,015 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 213,061 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 197,090 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 197,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 191,364 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 191,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 136,332 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 136,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FT61 BVL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT61 BVL, 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 FT61 BVL registered?

FT61 BVL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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