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KV61 FGO

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 FGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 138,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 138,872 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm with spring seated on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 126,226 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 126,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 113,965 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 112,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,962 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,965 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,572 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning eye level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 82,825 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,119 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 74,119 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 63,211 miles

front brake discs very badly corroded on the inner face

front brake pads badly worn

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush splitting

o/s/f bottom arm rear bush starting to split

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear suspention arm inner bushes starting to perish

trims fitted so not all testable items fully visable

Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,699 miles

front brake discs very badly corroded

front suspention bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish

rear brake discs starting to corrode

resr suspention arm inner bushes starting to perish

Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,510 miles

front bottom arm rear bushes starting to crack

front discs lipped and corroded

high level stop lamp has condensation in

n/s/r tyre tread distorted on inner edge and worn to low tread also minor split in the tread

o/s/r tyre has nail in the tread and is distorted on the inner edge

rear discs corroded

rear suspention arm upper bushes starting to perish

wipers smear

Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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KV61 FGO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KV61 FGO, 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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KV61 FGO is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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