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NL61 CXE

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,716 mi
Last recorded136,716 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 CXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2026 136,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail light damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 131,102 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 131,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 125,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 125,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 111,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2022 99,052 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cracked along bottom of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,419 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 94,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,760 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 87,126 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,947 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,180 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n,s,f tyre 3mm

o,s,f tyre 3mm

Fail 1 Oct 2014 52,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n,s,f tyre 3mm

o,s,f tyre 3mm

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 CXE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

NL61 CXE is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is NL61 CXE safe to buy?

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