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NL11 SZY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

256,992 mi
Last recorded256,992 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 SZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 256,992 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 225,393 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 225,393 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 212,064 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 212,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge c.o.c fail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 195,121 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 195,121 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 163,983 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 163,982 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 130,187 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 130,187 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit c.o.c fail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit c.o.c fail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% c.o.c fail (1.1.A.3b)

eml on

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,075 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 105,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,955 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,475 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 45,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 SZY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 SZY, 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 SZY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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