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NL61 TZY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,898 mi
Last recorded85,898 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 TZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 85,898 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 84,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,080 miles

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,078 miles

all brake discs (x4) corroded

nearside front + rear doors damaged

nearside front wing damaged

rear suspension corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2023 74,078 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all brake discs (x4) corroded

nearside front + rear doors damaged

nearside front wing damaged

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2022 73,636 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 73,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust clamp corroded broken

Fail 27 Oct 2021 73,022 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust clamp corroded broken

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,464 miles

Engine & Under Body Covers Fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 70,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very light cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very light cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very light cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very light cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under floor covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,528 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 64,231 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,939 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,231 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 51,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,741 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 8 Apr 2015 70,741 miles

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

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 8 Apr 2014 28,244 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,244 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 TZY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

NL61 TZY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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