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FT61 BVM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

254,431 mi
Last recorded254,431 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 254,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and off side front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under side of vehicle rear suspension component also sub-frame

Fail 7 Feb 2023 254,431 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and off side front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under side of vehicle rear suspension component also sub-frame

Tyre obviously under inflated spare wheel in boot (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 253,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 253,719 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 250,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 241,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 221,061 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 221,061 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 193,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 158,148 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 158,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,698 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,744 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 10,703 miles

undetected peak on emissions test

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 BVM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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