2019 Skoda Octavia 1.5L Petrol · B3 BRJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the most recent test history indicates a minor lapse in preventative maintenance. After three consecutive clean passes, the August 2025 test at 41,983 miles resulted in a failure due to an offside rear tyre worn to the limit and low headlamp aim. While the vehicle passed immediately upon rectification, the appearance of these faults suggests that the previous owner neglected basic consumable checks and alignment adjustments prior to the MOT deadline. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between September 2022 and September 2024, the car covered 7,424 miles, showing a very stable usage profile. The interval of 3,954 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests further maintains this low trajectory. Such low mileage generally implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to rubber degradation or brake corrosion if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should inspect the suspension geometry specifically, as the edge wear on the offside rear tyre noted in 2025 often points to incorrect camber or worn suspension bushes rather than simple tyre age. Check the brake discs for pitting or scoring, as low-mileage vehicles suffer from surface rust during inactivity. Given the lack of structural advisories or mechanical failures in previous years, the mechanical integrity appears sound, provided the headlamp aim is now properly aligned and the tyres show even wear across the axle.