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OV61 FYX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,381 mi
Last recorded122,381 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 FYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 122,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose slightly rubbed on inner wheel arch cover

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

Offside Front Headlamp light output slightly reduced

Offside Front Screen washer jet has reduced output

Radiator not fully secured

Fail 25 Aug 2026 122,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose slightly rubbed on inner wheel arch cover

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

Offside Front Screen washer jet has reduced output

Radiator not fully secured

Pass 13 Aug 2025 118,791 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 111,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 102,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 102,181 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 95,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear high level stop lamp inoperative

under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2022 95,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear high level stop lamp inoperative

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,442 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,044 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 85,043 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,268 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 59,219 miles

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

bonnet prop holder missing

emissions to clean to read

Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,366 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to read

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,948 miles

2 rear tyres worn on the edges

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

emissions to clean to read

osf tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 32,892 miles

emissions to clean to read

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 FYX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

OV61 FYX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is OV61 FYX safe to buy?

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