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NJ11 YSV

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,418 mi
Last recorded148,418 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 YSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 148,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 148,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 128,336 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 128,332 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 116,735 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 116,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2023 107,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil not excessive yet, needs attention (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge significantly worn and has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 107,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil not excessive yet, needs attention (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge significantly worn and has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 100,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/55/16 goodyear efficient grip (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension bump stops poor condition

Fail 10 Feb 2022 100,726 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/55/16 goodyear efficient grip (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension bump stops poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2021 95,198 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 91,361 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 84,973 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 84,973 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,576 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 69,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,980 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 59,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,195 miles

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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NJ11 YSV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJ11 YSV, 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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NJ11 YSV is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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