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OV61 FNW

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

209,269 mi
Last recorded209,269 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 FNW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 209,269 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Apr 2021 119,129 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 119,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 179,663 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 179,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 156,935 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 142,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 126,338 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 126,338 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 112,226 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2017 96,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 79,353 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 79,353 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2017 79,352 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,334 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,161 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 22,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 22,074 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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OV61 FNW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OV61 FNW, 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 OV61 FNW registered?

OV61 FNW is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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