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FV61 LGO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,308 mi
Last recorded151,308 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 151,308 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 140,209 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

suspension bushes cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2022 140,208 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

suspension bushes cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2021 114,994 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 114,994 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 114,432 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 107,220 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 96,526 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 96,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 85,388 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,920 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 60,330 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,179 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 49,167 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,283 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 15,168 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 15,168 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 LGO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LGO, 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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FV61 LGO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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