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FV61 FCA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,815 mi
Last recorded98,815 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 FCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 98,815 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 96,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 89,157 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,163 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 81,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 77,251 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 75,744 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 75,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,955 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 71,955 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,974 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 65,974 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,722 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,283 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,306 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,913 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 29,498 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 FCA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

FV61 FCA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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The MOT history for FV61 FCA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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