2013 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · DA63 EHH

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT pass on 27 November 2025 at 147,428 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing a clean sequence of passes from 2022 through 2025. A failed test on 27 November 2025 at 147,427 miles shows no listed defects, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, immediately cleared by the pass one mile later the same day. Annual mileage averages around 11,341 miles, consistent with typical use for a 2013 vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 107,343 miles in December 2022, 119,572 in December 2023, 133,498 in December 2024, and 147,428 in November 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, with every test returning a clean sheet and no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. Given the absence of recorded faults, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and consumable items not always captured at test. At 147,428 miles, expect natural degradation of coil springs, exhaust emissions components, and brake discs absent from the MOT advisories. The clean history implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but no evidence exists of deeper mechanical scrutiny. Verify service records alongside this MOT trail. The same-day fail and pass suggest clerical error, not deferred repair. With no recurring problems or worsening pattern, the Octavia reads as a low-risk used purchase on paper, pending physical confirmation of underside condition and drivetrain health.