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FV61 BXH

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

247,303 mi
Last recorded247,303 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 247,303 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,580 miles

engine check light illuminated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2017 111,126 miles

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

engine check light illuminated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,721 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 91,740 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,443 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 75,552 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 75,552 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

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 BXH is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BXH, 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 BXH registered?

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

Is FV61 BXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 BXH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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