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FV61 DDK

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,527 mi
Last recorded106,527 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 106,527 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 104,765 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 104,744 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 102,967 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 100,463 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 98,476 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,022 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,401 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 87,355 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 85,248 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 82,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 79,625 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,676 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 DDK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DDK, 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 DDK registered?

FV61 DDK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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