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FV61 BNK

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,015 mi
Last recorded160,015 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 BNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 160,015 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2026 160,015 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 148,288 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 142,162 miles

Electric front windows not working

Engine oil level low

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 142,022 miles

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

Electric front windows not working

Engine oil level low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 130,072 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 123,211 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,824 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,421 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 95,928 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 95,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 80,715 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,450 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 66,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,199 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,077 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2014 36,944 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

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 BNK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 BNK, 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 BNK registered?

FV61 BNK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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