2023 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · AF71 NJZ

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy following the most recent DVSA test on 1 April 2026 at 12,507 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable and clean, with no advisories or recurring faults logged across the available history. A failed entry on the same date at identical mileage shows no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical concern. The odometer stood at 12,507 miles on 1 April 2026, equating to roughly 4,169 miles per year since the 2023 build. This is low for the vehicle's age and suggests light use or extended standing periods. The record contains only the two April 2026 entries, so no longitudinal mileage accumulation or gaps can be established from prior years. Given the absence of flagged defects, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs, as low-mileage cars left standing can develop corrosion or seized calipers unseen by a clean MOT. Verify the 1 April 2026 failure reason with DVLA to confirm it was clerical, not a withdrawn test. No recurring mechanical faults or consumable wear patterns emerged from the supplied data. The vehicle's history implies a previous owner who maintained basic statutory compliance, though the sparse record limits deeper care inference.