2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · AB08 OXS

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 5 January 2026 at 110,775 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with four consecutive passes prior to a single failure on 29 December 2025 at 110,761 miles that listed no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle cleared retest six days later with a clean sheet. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,154 miles per year against an 18-year lifespan, a typical figure for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 93,506 miles in December 2022, 98,547 in December 2023, 104,574 in December 2024, and 110,775 by January 2026. No abrupt jumps or dormant periods appear. The history is sparse on advisories, with every test except the December 2025 failure returning a clean pass and no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT record discloses no advisories but does not confirm absence of developing rust on sills or subframes. The brake discs, coil springs, and exhaust emissions systems carried no flags across the timeline, yet components on a 2008 vehicle at 110,775 miles warrant hands-on checks for binding calipers or degraded rubber mountings not caught in the test bay. The December 2025 failure with zero defects implies the prior owner addressed the cause swiftly or the rejection was procedural. Previous keepers maintained test compliance annually without lapse. Given the clean trajectory, the Octavia shows disciplined upkeep, though pre-purchase scrutiny of drivetrain condition and suspension wear remains sound practice at this mileage.