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NX61 ZYC

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,349 mi
Last recorded195,349 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX61 ZYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 195,349 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 195,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 185,188 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 149,041 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

underbody covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Fail 14 Jun 2021 148,980 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

underbody covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Pass 2 Feb 2021 142,548 miles

under body covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Fail 26 Jan 2021 142,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under body covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Pass 13 Feb 2020 125,588 miles

Central Rear rear screenwash inop

no acceleration detected during smoke test

Fail 7 Feb 2020 124,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement lever on n/s rear brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear screenwash inop

no acceleration detected during smoke test

Pass 12 Jul 2019 108,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

no acceleration detected on acceleration check

Fail 11 Jul 2019 108,643 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

N/s/r hand brake lever seized on caliper

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

no acceleration detected on acceleration check

Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,904 miles

N/s park brake lever/cable seized

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

No acceleration detected on acceleration check

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

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 6 Feb 2019 97,803 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

N/s park brake lever/cable seized

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

No acceleration detected on acceleration check

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

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,175 miles

No smoke detected on acceleration check

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,747 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,695 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 69,438 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 51,253 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 51,253 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2015 29,467 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 23,177 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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NX61 ZYC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NX61 ZYC, 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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NX61 ZYC is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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