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YP61 NKZ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

256,739 mi
Last recorded256,739 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 NKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 256,739 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 237,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 218,280 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 197,971 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 174,850 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2021 155,291 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 155,161 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 148,942 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 145,153 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 129,750 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 109,005 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2014 89,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,317 miles

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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YP61 NKZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YP61 NKZ, 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 YP61 NKZ registered?

YP61 NKZ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YP61 NKZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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