2002 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · AF52 XEP

The Skoda Octavia passed its most recent MOT on 9 December 2025 at 167,088 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status. The maintenance trend across the supplied records reads as stable, with every annual test from November 2023 through December 2025 returning a clean result aside from two administrative failures that logged no defects. The December 2025 pass followed a 5 December 2025 failure that also recorded no defects, suggesting a paperwork or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,962 miles per year against the 167,088 miles recorded. The odometer moved from 151,610 miles at the 29 November 2023 pass to 159,049 miles by 27 November 2024, then to 167,088 miles by December 2025, reflecting steady annual use of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles with no abrupt jumps or long dormant periods. The record is sparse on advisories, showing no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion across the three-year window. Given the absence of any recorded advisories or defects, the MOT history implies the previous keeper maintained basic statutory compliance, though a clean sheet at this age and mileage warrants physical verification. A buyer should inspect the suspension components, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related fatigue not captured by the tester, and examine the underbody and sills for structural rust given the vehicle's 2002 build date. The two defect-free failures in November 2023 and December 2025 merit a check of the test certificates to confirm no omitted advisory data.