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FV61 BXJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

81,494 mi
Last recorded81,494 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 BXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 81,494 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 78,807 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,346 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,367 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,752 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 71,290 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,847 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside + offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 70,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside + offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,281 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter clamp slightly loose

Pass 8 Dec 2018 54,815 miles

Under body and sill covers fitted and not allowing fully inspection of some components.

Fail 8 Dec 2018 54,815 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Under body and sill covers fitted and not allowing fully inspection of some components.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,921 miles

osf cv gaiter slight leak of grease

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,487 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,412 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 BXJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 BXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV61 BXJ registered?

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

Is FV61 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 BXJ 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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