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FV61 UJR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

316,201 mi
Last recorded316,201 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 316,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT/REAR VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 298,373 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 291,765 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 251,067 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 236,086 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 235,956 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 211,798 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

under-trays fitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 172,211 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 172,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 136,243 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber top plastic shroud insecure,dropped down.

front and rear number plates showing signs of deteriation.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 136,222 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush worn and split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush worn and split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV boot split. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance in door mirror. (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour has faded bulb. (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dashboard display. (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber top plastic shroud insecure,dropped down.

front and rear number plates showing signs of deteriation.

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 UJR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UJR, 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 UJR registered?

FV61 UJR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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