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FY61 BHZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

253,923 mi
Last recorded253,923 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 253,923 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 230,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 183,878 miles

Front number plate faded

Rear Lower pads wearing low

Fail 7 Oct 2019 183,878 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate faded

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower pads wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2018 147,431 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 118,946 miles

Rear both drop link has a slight play in ball joint

Fail 31 Oct 2017 118,946 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device contacts insecure abs wire inscore (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear both drop link has a slight play in ball joint

Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,048 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2016 102,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,520 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 71,520 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 42,747 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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FY61 BHZ 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 61.5%.

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

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