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NL61 CXU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

199,207 mi
Last recorded199,207 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 CXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 199,207 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 199,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 184,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - almost too excess and damaged on sidewalls and nail in outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged - swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 184,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not fitted correctly?? (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - almost too excess and damaged on sidewalls and nail in outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged - swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 180,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 179,775 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 132,766 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2018 132,398 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 132,398 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 130,449 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 130,571 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 130,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 116,279 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,120 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,794 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 75,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,798 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres perrished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CXU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CXU, 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 CXU registered?

NL61 CXU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is NL61 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 CXU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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