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KU61 FZR

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

299,452 mi
Last recorded299,452 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 FZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 299,452 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 299,450 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 287,285 miles

DSM NOT TRIGGERED

Fail 13 Mar 2018 287,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REARMOST BUSH DETERIORATED RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure SUSPENSION ARM FRONT INNER BUSH BOLT INSECURE AND WILL NOT TIGHTEN DUE TO APPEARING TOO SHORT FOR FITMENT (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REARMOST BUSH DETERIORATED RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (2.5.A.1c)

DSM NOT TRIGGERED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER REMOVED FROM ZONES A&B PRIOR TO TEST ()

Nearside Front SUSPENSION HAS A SEVERE KNOCK UNDER TRAVEL AND BRAKING (SEE FAILURE FOR LOWER ARM BUSH & BOLT)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 265,653 miles

DSM NOT TRIGGERED

PARKING BRAKE LEVER QUITE STIFF IN OPERATION BUT WORKS ADEQUATELY

Fail 12 Sep 2017 265,651 miles

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

DSM NOT TRIGGERED

PARKING BRAKE LEVER QUITE STIFF IN OPERATION BUT WORKS ADEQUATELY

Pass 14 Mar 2017 244,381 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 220,857 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 213,500 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 191,558 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 170,470 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 147,895 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 122,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 96,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 96,732 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 66,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 7,273 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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KU61 FZR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU61 FZR, 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 KU61 FZR registered?

KU61 FZR is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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