2019 Skoda Octavia 1.0L Petrol · BA68 CVU

The Skoda Octavia presents a clean bill of health following its most recent MOT on 11 December 2025 at 81,533 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. That result marks a clear improvement from the previous test in December 2024, when an advisory was raised for light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber. The fault did not escalate into a failure by the following December, suggesting either the unit was replaced or the misting stabilised and fell below the tester's threshold for flagging. Overall, the maintenance trend is stable and currently improving, with no active advisories or failures on record. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between January 2022 at 18,663 miles and December 2025 at 81,533 miles, the car covered roughly 62,870 miles over nearly four years, averaging around 15,700 miles per year. That figure sits comfortably above the typical UK annual mileage of 12,000 miles, pointing to sustained regular use rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. The 22,000-mile jump between the January 2024 test at 40,629 miles and the December 2024 test at 59,345 miles confirms the vehicle was driven consistently throughout that calendar year. No suspicious gaps or sudden drops appear in the record. The only advisory raised across the entire history was the offside front shock absorber oil misting noted at 59,345 miles. While that defect cleared by the next inspection, a prospective buyer should still have the front suspension checked thoroughly on a ramp. Pay close attention to the condition of the shock absorber seals, the top mount bearings, and the coil springs for any signs of weeping, cracking, or corrosion. The rear suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links deserve equal scrutiny, as these components endure significant stress on a car that has covered over 81,000 miles. Beyond the suspension, the mileage level means consumable components are well into their service life. Inspect the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, check the tyre sidewalls for perishing regardless of tread depth, and examine the exhaust system for corrosion, particularly around the flexi-joint and mounting points. The engine bay should be inspected for fluid seepage around the cam cover gasket and oil filter housing, common areas of concern on higher-mileage VAG-group powertrains. A short test drive over rough surfaces will reveal any knocking from drop links or worn track rod ends that a static inspection might miss.