2018 Skoda Octavia 1.0L Petrol · AF18 WHJ

The 2018 Skoda Octavia presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 June 2025 at 79,109 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows four consecutive annual passes with no advisories or failures. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical condition across its recorded history. Annual mileage averages 9,889 against an eight-year lifespan, which sits within typical use for this model age. The records show steady accumulation: 41,746 miles in February 2022, 45,849 by July 2022, then 58,349 in July 2023, 67,258 in July 2024, and 79,109 in June 2025. No abrupt jumps or standing gaps appear. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, listing only passes with no advisories, which suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumables and structural items within test limits. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear, as the MOT only confirms roadworthy condition on the test day and does not measure remaining component life. The absence of corrosion or structural advisories across five tests implies no chronic rust trend, but underside checks remain prudent on an eight-year-old vehicle. Given the fault-free record, no recurring defects point to specific weak points. Verify service history matches the 11,871-mile yearly increase and confirm tyre dates and fluid changes, since the MOT captures only test-day compliance rather than ongoing maintenance proof.