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NL61 JSY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,417 mi
Last recorded111,417 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 111,417 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 107,071 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 107,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 103,844 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 97,922 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Stone chip in front screen, top left corner (Less than 40mm)

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,115 miles

chips in front screan

engine oil level slightly high

exhaust centre sleave badly corroded

front shockers damp with oil

front tyre treads badly worn and slightly unevenly worn

o/s/r indicator bulb discoloured slightly

rear brakediscs badly worn and corroded

rear brakepads badly worn

rear suspention arm inner bushes starting to perish

rear tyre treads unevenly worn slightly

trims fitted so not all testable items fully visable

Pass 3 Aug 2018 58,783 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 58,783 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,572 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 50,572 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,624 miles

Centre Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread is cracking

Nearside under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre tread is cracking

Offside under tray fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 41,624 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread is cracking

Nearside under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre tread is cracking

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,107 miles

rear brake pads approx 70% worn and discs lipped

Fail 13 Sep 2014 29,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 JSY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

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

Is NL61 JSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 JSY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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