2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · AF11 XBV

The vehicle presents a stable but aging maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT passed on 13 October 2025 at 131,239 miles. While the car successfully cleared its last inspection, the record shows a persistent pattern of advisory items rather than sudden mechanical failures. The presence of recurring advisories for brake disc condition and shock absorber oil misting suggests a vehicle that is being maintained to a functional standard but is beginning to show the typical wear associated with its age and mileage. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for a 2011 vehicle. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the car covered 4,411 miles, and it added a further 2,803 miles by the October 2025 test. This averages roughly 8,750 miles per year, which aligns with the overall lifetime average of 131,239 miles. This steady usage suggests the car has not been subject to long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate some risks of seized components, though it does mean mechanical parts are subject to regular, predictable wear. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the suspension and braking systems during a physical inspection. The record shows a recurring issue with the offside front shock absorbers, which were flagged for light oil misting in both October 2024 and October 2025. Furthermore, the brake discs have been noted as worn, pitted, or scored on both the front and rear axles across the last two years of testing. While these were not immediate failure points, the progression from rear discs only in 2024 to both front and rear in 2025 indicates that the braking surfaces are reaching the end of their serviceable life. The history also highlights ongoing attention required for the suspension bushings and joints. The tester identified play in the anti-roll bar ball joints in 2023 and 2024, and although these were addressed to pass the tests, the vehicle still shows signs of underbody corrosion. While the October 2025 test confirmed this corrosion is not currently weakening the structure, the presence of rust alongside aging suspension components means a buyer must carefully inspect the chassis and mounting points for any signs of accelerated degradation.