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FT61 FGF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,413 mi
Last recorded161,413 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 161,413 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 147,206 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2024 132,229 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 116,768 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 101,653 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 86,262 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 74,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and outer edge

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2019 61,693 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,997 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,816 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 45,816 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,233 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,947 miles

rear tyres low on inner shoulders

Fail 21 Dec 2015 35,897 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

rear tyres low on inner shoulders

Pass 4 Dec 2014 25,348 miles

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

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 FGF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

FT61 FGF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is FT61 FGF safe to buy?

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