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FV61 FEF

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,819 mi
Last recorded181,819 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 FEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 181,819 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2023 177,710 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 171,113 miles

both front link boots perished-both front tyres on limit-n s f shocker damp-exhaust clamps corroded-front brake discs wearing low-x2 rear suspension arms corroded-

Pass 5 Nov 2021 163,908 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 156,396 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 146,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and perished and nail in tyre and stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 146,640 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and perished and nail in tyre and stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 120,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 99,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn discs lipped and worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,023 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,952 miles

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 63,952 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,358 miles

Offside Rear 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 FEF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

FV61 FEF is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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