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FV61 EFM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,105 mi
Last recorded201,105 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 201,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 186,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 176,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody has surface rust

Pass 10 Aug 2022 169,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions too clean to register

Fail 10 Aug 2022 169,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions too clean to register

Pass 13 Aug 2021 156,217 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

Fail 13 Aug 2021 156,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light visible (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light visible (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald and unevenly worn inner section,cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge,on 2mm of tread in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner edge,and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 21 Aug 2020 143,478 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions too clean to register

Fail 21 Aug 2020 143,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions too clean to register

Pass 5 Aug 2019 130,174 miles

1 centre exhaust clamp rotted through,second one poor,system stillsecure

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 2 Aug 2018 114,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Fail 2 Aug 2018 114,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very low in middle 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre low in middle

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,454 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

Fail 16 Aug 2017 95,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 6 Aug 2016 75,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 52,706 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,050 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 EFM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

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

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