2018 Skoda Octavia 1.0L Petrol · AF18 WHS

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 March 2026 at 92,457 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the vehicle's recorded history. Annual mileage has tracked close to the expected norm for an eight-year-old car. The February 2022 test at 48,685 miles, the February 2023 test at 61,258 miles, the January 2024 test at 72,822 miles, the March 2025 test at 81,796 miles, and the March 2026 test at 92,457 miles show steady accumulation of roughly 10,000 to 11,000 miles per year. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record. The clean sheet across all five tests means the DVSA data gives no evidence of deferred consumable replacement or ignored mechanical faults. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. The absence of advisories on coil springs, suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion does not rule out wear now approaching the test threshold. Given the 92,457 miles covered, focus scrutiny on the front suspension arms, the condition of the exhaust system, and the remaining tread depth on all four tyres. The record implies the previous keeper maintained the car to MOT standard at minimum. No recurring defects suggest underlying faults were masked or poorly repaired. The Octavia's history supports a sound used purchase provided a current mechanical check confirms the live condition matches the clean documentary trail.