2010 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · AF60 VSJ

The vehicle shows a history of reactive maintenance where faults are addressed only after an MOT failure. In the most recent test on 30 September 2025 at 143,871 miles, the Octavia passed with several advisories indicating beginning-stage wear. The tester flagged a misting offside front shock absorber and corrosion on the offside front coil spring. Additionally, the front brake discs are pitted and scored with thin pads requiring imminent replacement. While the rear anti-roll bar and bushes show wear, they have not yet reached failure thresholds, suggesting the suspension is nearing the end of its functional life. At 143,871 miles over 16 years, the car has averaged approximately 9,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for this age. However, the failure in September 2024 at 136,424 miles reveals a significant lapse in pre-test inspections. The vehicle failed on critical safety items including an SRS warning lamp fault, a non-functional horn, and a dangerous offside rear tyre with exposed cords. The presence of split CV boots and excessively worn front trailing arm bushes at that time suggests that mechanical components were neglected until they caused a legal failure. The trend for the braking and suspension systems is one of gradual degradation. Brake discs have been noted as worn or pitted in both 2023 and 2025, indicating a consistent lack of proactive replacement of these components. The recurring issues with drive shaft boots and suspension bushes across multiple years show that the rubber components throughout the chassis are failing due to age and mileage. A buyer should verify that the SRS fault has been professionally rectified, as this was a repeated failure point, and should budget for a complete front brake overhaul and suspension work in the near future.