2007 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · AJ07 KFX

The vehicle shows a deteriorating maintenance trend based on the most recent recorded data. While the Octavia passed its last test in September 2022 at 158,641 miles, this followed a significant failure involving multiple mechanical and safety-related defects. The lack of any recorded MOT activity for the past nearly four years suggests the vehicle has either been off the road or operated unrecorded, which raises concerns regarding the current roadworthiness and the state of components left stationary. At 158,641 miles, this 19-year-old vehicle averages approximately 8,350 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a car of this age. The records show a consistent progression of roughly 9,000 miles between September 2020 and September 2021, followed by another 7,600 miles leading up to the final recorded test in late 2022. This steady accumulation suggests regular use, but the high total mileage means that rubber components and suspension hardware are likely reaching the end of their functional life. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension geometry, as the trailing arm and track arm bushes were flagged as perished in 2022. These failures often lead to poor handling and uneven tyre wear. The brake system also shows signs of neglect, with the 2022 test noting significant pitting and scoring on the rear discs. Given the four-year gap since the last MOT, it is vital to check for heavy corrosion on brake calipers, perished rubber lines, and the condition of the tyres, which were already at the legal limit years ago.