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FT61 FBJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,743 mi
Last recorded70,743 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 FBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 70,743 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 65,098 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 60,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2021 54,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre ( metal on shoulder )

Pass 27 Jun 2020 49,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corrode inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread/ perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread/perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 49,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corrode inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread/ perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread/perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,162 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 45,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,405 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,594 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,131 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 29,286 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FBJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

FT61 FBJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is FT61 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 FBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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