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FT61 EYU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,061 mi
Last recorded155,061 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 EYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 155,061 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 155,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 144,505 miles

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

second hand shocker fitted to o/s/f

Fail 2 May 2018 143,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating not bright enough (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 141,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 128,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 124,420 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,074 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 107,079 miles

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 107,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 85,668 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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FT61 EYU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EYU, 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 EYU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2011.

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