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DK11 AFY

2011 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,627 mi
Last recorded162,627 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 AFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 162,627 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2025 153,098 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 148,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 142,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 137,237 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 137,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner brake pad worn through wear indicator and warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 125,320 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,604 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 119,604 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 108,612 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,028 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 100,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 91,604 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 91,603 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 68,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DK11 AFY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DK11 AFY, 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 DK11 AFY registered?

DK11 AFY is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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