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FT61 FGM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,539 mi
Last recorded125,539 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 125,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 117,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 117,487 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 109,804 miles

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

Light Switch insecure

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 109,799 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Light Switch insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 95,540 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 82,665 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 67,469 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,081 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 63,777 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 63,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FGM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FGM, 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 FGM registered?

FT61 FGM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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