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FT61 EYX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,840 mi
Last recorded146,840 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 EYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 146,840 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 211,614 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 211,614 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 172,157 miles

Central Rear Lower rear gearbox mounting

Pass 9 Feb 2018 158,256 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 158,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 143,085 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 128,412 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 104,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 May 2014 48,231 miles

nsr tyre close to 1.6mm limit

Fail 24 May 2014 48,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr tyre close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 22 Nov 2013 14,186 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 EYX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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