2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · AF11 XBW

The vehicle shows a worsening maintenance trend characterized by an increasing number of mechanical and consumable defects. While the most recent test on 1 December 2025 at 175,847 miles resulted in a pass, the record reveals a significant failure just days prior on 28 November 2025. This recent failure highlighted critical issues including worn brake pads and pitted brake discs across all four corners, a split nearside front CV boot, and excessively worn rear anti-roll bar linkages. Although the brakes and CV boot appear to have been addressed to secure the pass, the vehicle continues to carry several advisories that suggest a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,700 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with the mileage rising from 155,150 in November 2023 to 175,847 by December 2025. This steady progression indicates the car is used regularly, which helps prevent certain types of seizure but also subjects components to consistent wear. The jump of roughly 10,000 miles between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests aligns with typical annual usage for a long-distance commuter. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and chassis components. The MOT history shows recurring issues with suspension arm bushes and corrosion on the nearside and offside rear suspension arms and coil springs. Given that these issues were flagged in both the November 2025 failure and the December 2025 pass, the structural integrity of the rear suspension warrants close scrutiny for advancing corrosion. The tester also noted a deteriorated front registration plate and a cracked nearside rear light unit, which are minor but indicate a lack of attention to cosmetic and secondary details. Attention should also be paid to the tyres and braking system. The December 2025 record flagged two inner tyres worn close to the legal limit and a nail in the offside rear tyre. Because the vehicle recently failed on nearly all brake pads and discs, a buyer should verify that the replacement parts used were of sufficient quality and that the braking system is not binding. The presence of multiple advisories regarding worn bushes and corroded springs suggests that further suspension component replacements will likely be required in the near future.