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JA51 NAB

2023 Skoda Octavia

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,870 mi
Last recorded33,870 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 Skoda Octavia30,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA51 NAB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 33,870 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2026 33,835 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 33,835 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 186,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 186,627 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 152,463 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 152,460 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 122,776 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,472 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 88,214 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,210 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,789 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,375 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 57,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,775 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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JA51 NAB is a 2023 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2023 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 30,549 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 JA51 NAB, 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 3 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JA51 NAB registered?

JA51 NAB is a 2023 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2023.

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