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FV61 TJZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

268,136 mi
Last recorded268,136 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 TJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 268,136 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 21 Jan 2021 268,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake low effort

Offside park brake very little effort

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Jul 2019 255,667 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 255,602 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe bulged under plastic coating

Offside Rear brake pipe bulged under plastic coating

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 239,450 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 223,219 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 204,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 188,812 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 172,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 172,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 157,818 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2016 143,439 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 127,280 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 111,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 111,565 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,009 miles

HACKNEY REPAIRS ;SEATS STAINED/DIRTY ,NO I.D. STICKERS ON REAR DOORS

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,056 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REFER HACKNEY OFFICE REAR SEATS STAINED

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,344 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,582 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 TJZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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