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2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · AF61 YCD

AF61 YCD

2011 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 162,774 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024.

Make & Model
SKODA OCTAVIA
Year / Origin
2011 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Sept 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
162,774 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 15 Sept 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Skoda Octavia presents a current roadworthy status based on the most recent pass recorded on 4 September 2023 at 162,774 miles, with no defects listed. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, as the vehicle passed without advisories in 2022 and 2023 and shows no escalating mechanical concerns. The duplicated failed entries on the same dates in 2021 and 2023, both at identical mileages and with no defects recorded, suggest administrative re-tests rather than genuine faults, leaving the underlying condition unremarkable. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a 2011 vehicle, rising from 144,446 miles at the 24 August 2021 test to 154,358 miles by 31 August 2022, then 162,774 miles by 4 September 2023. That equates to roughly 8,900 to 9,900 miles per year across those intervals, marginally below the 10,852 annual average implied by the total. The record shows no prolonged standing or sudden accumulation spikes, though the sparse five-entry history offers limited visibility of care between 2021 and 2023. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and 162,774-mile distance travelled. The clean MOT sheets do not rule out latent corrosion on structural members or worn consumables such as tyres and wiper blades that testers may not have flagged under current limits. The absence of recorded advisories across three passes implies previous owners addressed issues pre-test or the car avoided marginal failures, but the twin fail logs on 24 August 2021 and 4 September 2023 warrant confirmation the faults were clerical. Verify the V5C and service book against the odometer to validate the mileage chain before purchase.
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AF61 YCD Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2023
  • 162,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

AF61 YCD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 16:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Skoda Octavia (AF61 YCD) between August 2022 and September 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

AF61 YCD Mileage History

  1. 31/08/2022154,358 mi
  2. 04/09/2023162,774 mi+8,416 mi
  3. 04/09/2023162,774 mi

Average of roughly 8,334 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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