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FV61 UFW

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,349 mi
Last recorded146,349 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 146,349 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 139,377 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 139,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 127,391 miles

both the rear tyres are on the wear bars

Fail 9 Aug 2024 127,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both the front brakes are binding slightly

both the front tyres are on the wear bars

nearside front under wing gaurd damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2023 116,756 miles

Center exhaust joiner corroded

Rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Aug 2022 109,748 miles

both the rear tyres are becoming perished

Pass 18 Aug 2021 102,200 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre cut in the tread

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,002 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 93,996 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 85,406 miles

both the front shock absorbers are weeping

Fail 2 Aug 2019 85,402 miles

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

both the front shock absorbers are weeping

Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,735 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 76,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,436 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 68,434 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,872 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,124 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 UFW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

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

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