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FV61 CYS

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,588 mi
Last recorded122,588 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 122,588 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 122,588 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 107,188 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 107,182 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 98,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,017 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,251 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,344 miles

both front tyres worn smooth inner edges, no cords exposed at time of test

nearside headlamp bracket broken but headlamp is still held in by two more brackets

Pass 15 Sep 2018 59,072 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,118 miles

Offside Rear OSR outer sidewall is cracked/perished

Offside Rear OSR tyre is cracked on the tread

Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,561 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,926 miles

n/s/r tyre nail

Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,235 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 12,459 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 CYS is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CYS, 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 CYS registered?

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

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