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NL11 SZG

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,653 mi
Last recorded129,653 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 SZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 129,653 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2025 122,317 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 122,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 114,891 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 114,891 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 104,657 miles

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

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

emissions not detected

rear bumper detached o/s

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,653 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions not detected

Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,788 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions not detected

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

phone holder in windscreen

rear bumper edge protruding o/s

Pass 7 Feb 2020 81,893 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,401 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 72,364 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,426 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,904 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,827 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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NL11 SZG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZG, 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 NL11 SZG registered?

NL11 SZG is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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