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FV61 LFN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,553 mi
Last recorded154,553 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 LFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 154,553 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 133,846 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,832 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 102,705 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 102,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened c.o.c fail (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

bodywork damage (c.o.c fail)

clutch pedal very stiff

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,817 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 88,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,526 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 75,510 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,111 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,847 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 22,166 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,130 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 LFN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

FV61 LFN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is FV61 LFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 LFN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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