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FV61 BLN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,427 mi
Last recorded99,427 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 BLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 99,427 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 99,383 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 94,018 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 94,012 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 87,783 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 85,510 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 85,504 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 79,766 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 75,224 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 73,635 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 73,627 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,750 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,598 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 59,180 miles

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

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

under floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 51,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,851 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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FV61 BLN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc 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 FV61 BLN, 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 BLN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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