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FV61 TPO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,013 mi
Last recorded189,013 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 189,013 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 188,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 146,361 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 145,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,071 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 98,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,586 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,010 miles

two nails in NSR tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2013 38,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

one of the offside rear sidelights out

Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,774 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 TPO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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