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MF61 BUE

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,953 mi
Last recorded110,953 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 BUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 110,953 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2026 110,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2025 108,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 108,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 105,090 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 101,319 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Fail 18 Oct 2023 101,319 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 84,710 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 84,695 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,218 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,056 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 61,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,574 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,316 miles

Offside rear tyre is going out of shape on the inner shoulder.

Tyre size- 205/60-R15 91V.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 BUE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BUE, 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 MF61 BUE registered?

MF61 BUE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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