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OY61 NLK

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,642 mi
Last recorded159,642 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 NLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 159,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 151,673 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 151,673 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 143,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 135,684 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 128,531 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 118,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,831 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 83,586 miles

front tyres slightly perished

nearside front sidelight came on when bonnet dropped

nearside rear tyre low on inside

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2018 79,443 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 79,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2016 75,211 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,915 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,196 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 44,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OY61 NLK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY61 NLK, 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 OY61 NLK registered?

OY61 NLK is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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