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MF61 VRP

2011 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,287 mi
Last recorded90,287 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 VRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 90,287 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 90,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 78,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 74,239 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

oil leak present, under tray fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2024 74,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

oil leak present, under tray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2023 68,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,273 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 60,493 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 60,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure suspension arm bush not fully tightened (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 55,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Sill and lower damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,177 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2019 51,177 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,404 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,339 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 42,339 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,472 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,692 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,334 miles

nearside front tyre approx 2-3mm tread remaining

offside front tyre approx 3mm tread remaining

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 VRP is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 MF61 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

MF61 VRP is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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