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NL61 CWN

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,143 mi
Last recorded122,143 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 CWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 122,143 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

general surface corrosion to underbody/suspension parts

Fail 12 Nov 2025 122,142 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

general surface corrosion to underbody/suspension parts

Pass 20 Sep 2022 115,442 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing arm - rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 103,305 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 92,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,481 miles

air con pipes damp at o/s of radiator

child seat fitted n/s/r so unable to fully check seatbelt

engine oil level low

engine oil level low

exhaust backbox body side heatsheild unfixed

exhaust system starting to corrode and slight leak at centre section

front suspention bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f and n/s/r indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

rear suspention bushes starting to perish

various oil leaks on engine

Fail 29 Aug 2019 85,481 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror mount (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

air con pipes damp at o/s of radiator

child seat fitted n/s/r so unable to fully check seatbelt

engine oil level low

engine oil level low

exhaust backbox body side heatsheild unfixed

exhaust system starting to corrode and slight leak at centre section

front suspention bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f and n/s/r indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

rear suspention bushes starting to perish

various oil leaks on engine

Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,411 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,374 miles

Centre Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread cracking

Nearside under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre tread cracking

Offside under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 40,567 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 40,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,466 miles

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

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

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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NL61 CWN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NL61 CWN, 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 NL61 CWN registered?

NL61 CWN is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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