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ML61 FBJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,562 mi
Last recorded129,562 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 FBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 129,562 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 127,011 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 127,011 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 125,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear side light has a bulb inoperative.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,461 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 114,890 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 114,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,999 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 99,469 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake discs are corroded.

Offside Rear brake disc is corroded.

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear slight bind on the o.s.r wheel.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,457 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 87,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,329 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,696 miles

Cuts in right front tyre tread but not in excess of requierments.

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

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

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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ML61 FBJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML61 FBJ, 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 ML61 FBJ registered?

ML61 FBJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for ML61 FBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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