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NV60 VBX

2011 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,829 mi
Last recorded140,829 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV60 VBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 140,829 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 132,052 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 132,052 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 118,889 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 110,533 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 102,566 miles

Front tyes worn inner edges.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 102,565 miles

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

Front tyes worn inner edges.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 91,734 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH STARTING TO WEAR , SPLIT & PERISH

Fail 24 Mar 2021 91,733 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS UPPER BALL JOINT BOOTS SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH STARTING TO WEAR , SPLIT & PERISH

Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,400 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,093 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

Fail 20 Mar 2019 72,093 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Side repeater not working NEARSIDE (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,407 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,965 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,851 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 21,253 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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NV60 VBX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NV60 VBX, 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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NV60 VBX is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 February 2011.

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