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FT61 FGN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,577 mi
Last recorded186,577 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 186,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 186,577 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 182,338 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))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 176,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 170,299 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 170,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 126,883 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,394 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 47,789 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 9,161 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 FGN 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 75%.

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 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

FT61 FGN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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