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NL11 GYU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

409,820 mi
Last recorded409,820 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 GYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 409,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water inside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on shouders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 409,817 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water inside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on shouders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 370,096 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 370,074 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified cut and welded (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror housing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 335,585 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 335,538 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified cut open and welded p (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light beam kick to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp two brake lights in the same lamp (fog light illuminating) (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 277,726 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 277,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2017 226,783 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2017 211,643 miles

Front front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 13 Jun 2017 211,643 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2016 166,065 miles

under floor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 14 Jul 2016 166,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part pulling on A B S lead (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under floor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,639 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 113,569 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,155 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre inner edges wearing unevenly

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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NL11 GYU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL11 GYU, 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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NL11 GYU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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