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FV61 BZP

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,391 mi
Last recorded189,391 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 BZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 189,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 180,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside /outside cracking and just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside / outside cracking and just on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

middle exhaust clamp broken exhaust still secure.

Fail 22 Mar 2021 180,083 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit wires from battery connectors bare and insecure (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside /outside cracking and just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside / outside cracking and just on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

middle exhaust clamp broken exhaust still secure.

Pass 24 Apr 2020 176,049 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 176,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 148,770 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 148,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 125,157 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 125,157 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure across pedals and up to taxi light. (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front inner wing panel insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside washers not hitting windscreen.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake hoses slightly loose at front struts.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,810 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 29,914 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 29,754 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 BZP is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BZP, 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 BZP is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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