2013 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · BU13 HLC

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 May 2025 at 134,261 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean MOT results since at least 2021. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, advisories, or recurring mechanical issues across the available history. Mileage has accumulated at a broadly typical rate for a 2013 vehicle. The record shows 90,717 miles at the 22 June 2021 test, rising to 101,006 by 20 June 2022, 112,092 by 24 May 2023, 122,998 by 14 May 2024, and 134,261 by 23 May 2025. That equates to roughly 10,300 miles per year, with no sudden jumps or dormant periods suggesting neglect or prolonged standing. The clean pass sheet at every annual interval implies the previous keeper kept on top of consumables before each test. Given the absence of any flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions failures, the MOT data alone reveals no structural or mechanical red flags. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody integrity and suspension components, as a clean test certificate does not certify component life remaining beyond the test date. At 134,261 miles the drivetrain and running gear are past mid-life. Verify service history for timing belt, clutch, and damper condition, since these wear items fall outside MOT scope yet dictate ownership cost on a high-mileage Octavia.