2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · CE12 KXM

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 February 2026 at 150,422 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 10 February 2025 at 146,641 miles. The February 2025 failure at 146,631 miles shows no defects listed, indicating the car was presented for test two days early and failed on administrative or unlogged grounds before a successful retest. No advisories appear across the five-year record, so the documented condition trend is steady rather than worsening. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,744 miles, matching typical use for a 2012 vehicle. The records show 134,873 miles in January 2023, 140,920 miles in January 2024, and 146,641 miles by February 2025, a consistent 5,700 to 6,000 miles per year. The jump to 150,422 miles by February 2026 adds around 3,780 miles, suggesting slightly lighter recent use. The DVSA data is sparse, with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, so the history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or structural risk. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the braking system, suspension components, and underbody for corrosion despite the clean record. MOT passes with zero advisories at this mileage often mean the tester logged only mandatory failures, not wear trends. Check the exhaust emissions and structural integrity at the sills and subframes, as 14-year-old vehicles commonly develop hidden rust the annual test may miss. The unexplained February 2025 failure two days before the pass warrants a check of the VRM and test paperwork to confirm it was not a documentation issue. Given the flat defect history, previous owners appear to have kept the car to a basic pass standard without flagged neglect, but in-person verification of tyre tread depth and wiper condition remains sensible before purchase.