2016 SKODA OCTAVIA2.0L PETROL

The 2016 Skoda Octavia holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 25 April 2026 at 81,940 miles, following a failure the previous day. The maintenance trend over the past two years is mixed but currently stable. The most recent pass was secured only after replacing both rear tyres that were below the 1.6mm legal limit, while advisories for worn and pitted front and rear brake discs carried over from the failed test and remain unresolved. This indicates the vehicle is roadworthy today, but the brake disc wear is a developing concern that a buyer should budget for in the near term. The mileage progression tells a story of consistent, moderate use. Between the April 2024 pass at 61,146 miles and the April 2025 failure at 72,373 miles, the car covered 11,227 miles in twelve months. The jump from April 2025 to April 2026 was just 9,553 miles, suggesting a slight reduction in annual mileage. At roughly 8,200 miles per year over its ten-year life, this is entirely typical for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the record that would raise odometer fraud concerns. The recurring fault pattern centres on braking components and one significant suspension issue. The April 2025 failure flagged a serious fluid leak from the offside front shock absorber, which was evidently repaired in time for the retest the following day. That is a positive sign, but a prospective buyer should still have the front suspension inspected on a ramp, checking for fresh corrosion on the shock absorber body and ensuring the damping action is even side to side. The brake disc advisories appearing in both the April 2026 failure and the subsequent pass are more telling. Pitting and scoring on both front and rear discs suggest the vehicle has been driven with pads worn beyond their service limit or has sat stationary for extended periods, allowing surface corrosion to develop. A physical inspection should measure disc thickness against the manufacturer's minimum specification and check for a lip of rust on the outer edges. The rear tyre failure in April 2026 points to uneven wear, so alignment and rear suspension bush condition deserve close scrutiny. No structural corrosion or exhaust defects have appeared in the record, which is encouraging for a car of this age, but an underbody inspection remains essential before purchase.