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ML61 FBV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,485 mi
Last recorded96,485 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 FBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 96,485 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 96,485 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 89,201 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus rear suspension and braking components has some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 82,930 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear suspension components corroded (surface) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 76,065 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,935 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 71,935 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant leak

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 67,818 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm+cracking

underbody components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,263 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,879 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension components corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,875 miles

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brakes slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,994 miles

Front tyres on 3-4mm and cracking

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,411 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray and under body floor panels fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,520 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread 2mm

Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ML61 FBV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ML61 FBV, 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 FBV registered?

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

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