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FV61 BWW

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,525 mi
Last recorded57,525 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 BWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 57,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2026 57,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 54,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 50,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 50,843 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 47,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 47,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,975 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 44,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,085 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 37,356 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 33,373 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,203 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 26,611 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 22,930 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly low

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 BWW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWW, 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 BWW registered?

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

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