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FV61 CYC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 100,941 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2026 100,941 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 94,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 94,628 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 89,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,918 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 82,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,445 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 76,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,752 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,571 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 65,571 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 60,926 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,334 miles

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,016 miles

advise front and rear brake pads getting low

advise off side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,003 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 33,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CYC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

FV61 CYC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FV61 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 CYC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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