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FT61 FHC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,521 mi
Last recorded131,521 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 131,521 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 131,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 129,412 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front bottom arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring carrier arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion underside

Fail 27 Aug 2025 129,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front bottom arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring carrier arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 16 Sep 2024 127,557 miles

rear sub frame badly corroding and rear spring carrier arms corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 125,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 125,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 123,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 119,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav camera

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 115,361 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 115,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,718 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 91,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,679 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,380 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 72,380 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 45,934 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 FHC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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