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FY61 BHU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

381,144 mi
Last recorded381,144 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 BHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 381,144 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 361,927 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 328,140 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 303,292 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 280,249 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 226,561 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 226,551 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 191,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no visible tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no visible tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear covers are insecure and have slid down the legs (2.7.2a)

engine management light on

phone holder removed from drivers view

Fail 22 Nov 2016 191,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no visible tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no visible tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear covers are insecure and have slid down the legs (2.7.2a)

engine management light on

phone holder removed from drivers view

Pass 10 Nov 2015 153,699 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 153,699 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 103,878 miles

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

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

phone bracket mounted in front windscreen.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 103,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

phone bracket mounted in front windscreen.

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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FY61 BHU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY61 BHU, 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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FY61 BHU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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