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FT61 FVZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,693 mi
Last recorded121,693 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 FVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 121,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 94,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and osf. (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 94,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and osf. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,674 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 87,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 87,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 76,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired rear bush is the wrong type (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering offside front has had a poor repair to chassis leg and is misaligned with bolts missing in the nearside front slam panel to chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays covering floor pan

Fail 27 Nov 2015 50,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays covering floor pan

Fail 29 Sep 2014 78,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 FVZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

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

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