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FV61 BMZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,238 mi
Last recorded93,238 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 BMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 93,238 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,941 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 81,331 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 81,331 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,331 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 73,094 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,517 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,492 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,864 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,378 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,529 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,231 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 44,231 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,996 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 BMZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?

FV61 BMZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is FV61 BMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 BMZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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