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FV61 BYC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

218,523 mi
Last recorded218,523 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 BYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 218,523 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 218,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 200,282 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 199,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 187,907 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))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 187,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 186,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 186,395 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 181,415 miles

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

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

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps at time of test

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2020 172,567 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 172,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 157,267 miles

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

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2019 157,267 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre smooth on inner edge

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2018 141,563 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

beam deflectors fitted at time of test

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

plastic covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 141,563 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

beam deflectors fitted at time of test

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,973 miles

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

beam deflectors fitted at time of test

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2016 98,707 miles

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps at time of test

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,260 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 75,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,461 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre 2mm in centre rain groove

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and tread stepped

offside front tyre 2mm in centre rain groove

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 BYC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BYC, 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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FV61 BYC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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