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FV61 CYX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,656 mi
Last recorded165,656 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 165,656 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))

Pass 18 May 2024 158,611 miles

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

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

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

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

brake peddle slightly long travel but wont go to floor and brakes work well on rollers

Pass 23 May 2023 145,942 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 145,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 140,759 miles

Front to centre exhaust sleeve/joint corroded/broken

Nearside Outer C/V boot deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,364 miles

all brakes fluctuating but not excessively

rear brakes corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2021 129,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

all brakes fluctuating but not excessively

rear brakes corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2020 115,571 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 101,700 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside (24%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 85,423 miles

Imbalance to rear service brakes lower effort to offside

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 85,423 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Imbalance to rear service brakes lower effort to offside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 85,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2017 70,850 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 48,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,446 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 CYX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

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

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