2018 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · DA18 UFT

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 June 2025 at 94,570 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes show no advisories or faults. The vehicle displays no worsening mechanical pattern across its recorded history. Annual mileage sits at roughly 11,800 miles, typical for an eight-year-old car. The records show 53,569 miles in June 2022, 68,202 in June 2023, 80,047 in June 2024, and 94,570 in June 2025, a consistent 12,000 to 14,000 miles per year. The only anomaly is the failed test on 17 June 2024 at 80,047 miles with no defects listed, followed by a pass one day later on 18 June 2024 at the same mileage. This suggests an administrative or procedural failure rather than a mechanical fault, and the owner corrected it immediately without accruing further miles. The clean MOT history gives no flagged wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still verify in person that the brake calipers are free, the exhaust emissions remain within limits, and the underbody shows no hidden rust. The absence of advisories means consumables such as tyres and wiper blades were either within tolerance or replaced before each test. Given the sparse but clean record, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current. The 2024 same-mileage fail-and-pass sequence implies the car was not driven untaxed or neglected between tests. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm the DVSA results reflect the car's true condition.