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FV61 DFU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,332 mi
Last recorded58,332 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 DFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 58,332 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 47,926 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 47,924 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60/100 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 37,616 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 36,157 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 35,772 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 35,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND AGE CRACKED ALL OVER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND AGE CRACKED ALL OVER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,407 miles

ALL TYRES AGE CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS

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

OIL LEVEL LIGHT ON DIM?

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

Pass 1 May 2015 30,527 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,821 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 DFU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DFU, 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 DFU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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