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FV61 SZX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,415 mi
Last recorded117,415 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 117,415 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 117,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 111,483 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corrosion to silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,320 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 88,048 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,980 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 82,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,043 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 64,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 56,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jan 2018 45,500 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,490 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,685 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,822 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 24,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel to clean for test

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 SZX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

FV61 SZX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is FV61 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 SZX 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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