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FV61 CYL

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,824 mi
Last recorded195,824 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 195,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 193,726 miles

Engine noisey

Fail 26 Jun 2018 193,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine noisey

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 168,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 168,622 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 135,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 105,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,135 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,680 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2013 30,102 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,102 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 19,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,141 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 13,061 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 CYL is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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