2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · AA08 SVG

The Skoda Octavia passed its most recent MOT on 15 May 2023 at 149,519 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy at that point. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, with the latest test showing a clean result and no advisories carried forward. Mileage sat at 131,772 in the June 2021 test, rose to 137,932 by June 2022, and reached 149,519 by May 2023. That equates to roughly 6,000 to 12,000 miles per year across those intervals, consistent with the 8,307 annual average for an 18-year-old car. The record is sparse but clean between passes, with no advisories logged on any successful test. The history shows two failed tests on the same dates as later passes, both at 131,772 miles on 15 June 2021 and at 137,932 miles on 13 June 2022, yet the DVSA data lists no defects for either failure. This suggests administrative re-tests or data anomalies rather than mechanical faults, but a buyer should confirm the exact failure reasons from the physical certificates. Given the age and 149,519 miles, a buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion, as the MOT record does not capture wear below test thresholds. Verify the two same-day fail-and-pass entries with the seller's paperwork before purchase.