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FT61 FHM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,906 mi
Last recorded89,906 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 FHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 89,906 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2026 88,199 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. rear section has small hole, corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm, rear bushes, slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingressed in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (strong advisory) (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, slightly worn + tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn + cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside + nearside lower front + rear arms, corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 88,199 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning wing mirror side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. rear section has small hole, corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm, rear bushes, slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingressed in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (strong advisory) (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, slightly worn + tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn + cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside + nearside lower front + rear arms, corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 84,289 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower front + rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only end led operating (strong advisory) (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress on lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower front + rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low spots / feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 80,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside showing slightly less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight on inner part of boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,972 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder

Fail 21 Dec 2021 71,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,706 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 64,236 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 64,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,507 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,707 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 38,911 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside / offside rear tyre cracked

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2015 38,911 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside / offside rear tyre cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 29,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FHM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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