SKODA OCTAVIA2018 · 1.5L PETROL

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 14 October 2025 at 47,154 miles. The tester logged only light misting of oil on the nearside front shock absorber, a minor consumable-grade fault. Prior annual tests from 2022 through 2024 also returned passes, with one isolated failure rectified on the same day in 2023, indicating the vehicle was brought back into compliance without delay. Recorded mileage sits at 47,154 against an eight-year lifespan, averaging roughly 5,894 miles per year. The October 2022 test showed 30,461 miles, rising to 36,721 by October 2023, 40,982 by October 2024, and 47,154 by October 2025. This steady 4,000 to 6,000 mile annual increment confirms light, consistent use with no standing gaps or sudden accumulation. Low mileage of this pattern typically limits drivetrain and suspension cycle fatigue, though it can permit corrosion or seal degradation if the car rested outdoors. The October 2023 failure flagged excessive wear on the offside front suspension arm pin or bush, corrected before the same-day pass. A buyer should physically verify the replacement bush and inspect the opposing nearside arm for symmetrical wear. The 2024 test noted a pitted nearside front inner brake disc, not then weakened; confirm the disc was later replaced or remains within limits, and check the opposite side. The 2025 oil misting on the nearside front shock warrants a visual check for weep progression and a rebound test. Previous owners kept the test schedule strict and cleared defects promptly, suggesting basic upkeep was respected rather than deferred. No structural corrosion, exhaust emission breaches, or recurring brake binding appear in the record. The outstanding items are limited to suspension bush and shock absorber monitoring plus brake disc condition, all within normal wear bands for a low-mileage 2018 vehicle.