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FV61 UEY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,959 mi
Last recorded105,959 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 UEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 105,959 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,410 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 102,410 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 98,230 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 93,276 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 93,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 87,905 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 76,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,809 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 66,808 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,775 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,334 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front & rear (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Under body & engine shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UEY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

FV61 UEY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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