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FV61 BKF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,558 mi
Last recorded120,558 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 BKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,558 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 105,573 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2018 105,573 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear broken lense (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,654 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,971 miles

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Underside of vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front engine undertray insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,395 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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 BKF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV61 BKF, 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 FV61 BKF registered?

FV61 BKF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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