2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · SK17 ABU

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 18 July 2025 at 98,174 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The July 2025 test followed a failed attempt on 17 July 2025 at the same mileage with no defects recorded, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. Prior passes on 25 July 2024 at 87,548 miles and 17 July 2023 at 74,793 miles, the latter also preceded by a same-day fail with no defects logged, show a clean advisory sheet throughout. The odometer climbed from 74,793 miles in July 2023 to 87,548 miles in July 2024, then to 98,174 miles by July 2025, equating to roughly 10,700 to 12,600 miles per year. This aligns with the typical usage rate for a nine-year-old vehicle and implies no prolonged standing or aggressive accumulation. The DVSA data is sparse, carrying no advisories on any pass and no recorded defects on the two failed entries, which limits insight into wear on consumables such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the age and the absence of any advisory history to confirm hidden rust is not present. The brake system, coil springs, and suspension components warrant physical checks despite the clean MOT sheet, as testers occasionally omit minor wear. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass pattern at 74,793 and 98,174 miles points to clerical anomalies rather than owner neglect, but verifying the V5C and test certificates is prudent before purchase.