2013 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · FW13 AEU

This Skoda Octavia presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 December 2025 at 121,639 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean certificates, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without the emergence of chronic mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age. It covered 13,126 miles between the August 2024 test at 107,879 miles and the December 2025 test at 121,639 miles. This represents a slight increase in annual usage compared to the 9,366 miles added between August 2023 and August 2024. There are no erratic mileage jumps or suspicious gaps that would suggest periods of prolonged standing or undisclosed heavy commercial use. The absence of advisories across the last three years is unusual for a thirteen year old vehicle. While the record is clean, a buyer should still physically inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or fatigue, as these often degrade without immediately triggering an MOT failure. I recommend checking the brake discs for lip wear and the tyres for uneven tread patterns, as these consumables are not explicitly flagged in the data. Particular attention should be paid to the underbody and sills for surface corrosion. The DVSA records show no structural integrity issues, but a manual check for rust is prudent given the vehicle's age. Verify the service history for timing belt and water pump replacements, as these critical engine components are not captured in a standard MOT test but are essential for a vehicle at this mileage.