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NL61 JTU

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,074 mi
Last recorded142,074 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 JTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 142,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 131,542 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 131,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 119,431 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 119,428 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 100,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 100,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,500 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 86,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,852 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,124 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 62,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,610 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 51,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 39,554 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,554 miles

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 JTU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

NL61 JTU is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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The MOT history for NL61 JTU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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