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MF61 BUA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,425 mi
Last recorded165,425 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 BUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 165,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 157,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lamp damaged

Offside Rear Wearing on inside edge

Fail 10 Aug 2022 157,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lamp damaged

Offside Rear Wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2021 148,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 148,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 145,690 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 142,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 131,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 118,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,867 miles

nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2017 98,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside DRL bulb out

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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MF61 BUA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF61 BUA, 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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MF61 BUA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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