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FY61 XGK

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

369,606 mi
Last recorded369,606 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 XGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 369,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 342,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 329,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components slightly corroded.

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 24 Nov 2022 306,838 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 290,316 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 278,266 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 262,424 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 250,292 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 231,286 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 218,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 206,050 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 193,692 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 193,692 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 176,394 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 162,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 135,938 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 135,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,450 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 112,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,017 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)

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 XGK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FY61 XGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 XGK registered?

FY61 XGK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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