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FV61 BRF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

203,874 mi
Last recorded203,874 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 203,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 193,627 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 182,683 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 170,866 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 161,719 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 153,175 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 145,600 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 145,600 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 137,067 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 123,138 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 109,747 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,311 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 95,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 81,947 miles

Offside Front offside front shock absorber weeping oil slightly.

emmissions too low to take a reading

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,066 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 BRF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 BRF, 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 BRF registered?

FV61 BRF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is FV61 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 BRF 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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