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FV61 BJX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,994 mi
Last recorded99,994 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 BJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 99,994 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust clamp at mid corroded

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

Has under trays fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Not allowing for full wheel bearing check (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 99,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust clamp at mid corroded

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

Has under trays fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Not allowing for full wheel bearing check (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 97,139 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Track Control Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 94,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust clamp at mid-corroded

has undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,063 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Track Control Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 84,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,656 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 76,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc appears to be overheated (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 76,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc appears to be overheated (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,634 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,212 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 54,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,145 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mmm

rear brakes slightly sticky

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,513 miles

oil leak from engine

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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FV61 BJX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV61 BJX, 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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FV61 BJX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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