2018 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · CT18 CNE

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 August 2025 at 40,356 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes from 2022 to 2024 also show clean sheets. The only blemish is a failed test on 14 August 2023 at 30,355 miles that recorded no defects, immediately followed by a pass on 15 August 2023 at the same mileage, which suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage has been low for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 23,996 miles in August 2022, rising to 30,355 by August 2023, then 35,698 in August 2024 and 40,356 in August 2025. That averages roughly 5,000 miles per year. The clean MOT run across those dates indicates the previous keeper kept basic consumables and structural items within test limits, though the sparse advisory data gives little insight into wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion hidden from the tester. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the underbody and suspension before purchase. Low-use vehicles of this age often develop surface corrosion on subframes and exhaust hangers while standing, and tyres or brake calipers can degrade from inactivity rather than mileage. The 2023 fail with no listed defect warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason, but the same-day pass implies no lasting concern. Given the fault-free history and light use, the Octavia shows no recurring mechanical trend requiring corrective action. Verify the actual condition of tyres, wiper blades, and fluid intervals in person, as these are consumables the MOT will not capture until worn beyond limits.