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FV61 EWM

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,420 mi
Last recorded76,420 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 EWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,420 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 76,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,968 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 68,311 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 65,634 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,032 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 60,334 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,679 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,709 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 50,452 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 46,480 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,710 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 40,707 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,532 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)

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 EWM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV61 EWM registered?

FV61 EWM is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is FV61 EWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 EWM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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