2018 Skoda Octavia 1.5L Petrol · DA68 PVT

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 December 2025 at 14,341 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean annual examinations since 2021. The mileage pattern shows exceptionally light use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record climbs from 10,665 miles in the December 2021 test to 14,341 miles by December 2025, an average annual gain of roughly 224 miles across that four-year span and about 1,793 miles per year overall. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; each December test logs a modest increment, with the largest single-year rise being 1,051 miles between the 2022 and 2023 examinations. The DVSA data is sparse in advisories, showing no flagged wear items across the history. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of components the MOT does not deeply probe. Prolonged low mileage and likely standing periods raise the risk of perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and flat-spotted tyres despite the clean passes. We would advise checking underneath for corrosion on structural members and subframes, and confirming brake disc condition given the minimal road use. The absence of recorded faults implies conscientious annual testing by prior keepers, though it does not confirm mechanical intervention beyond statutory requirement. Treat the low odometer as a cue to verify fluid ages, cambelt interval, and battery health rather than assuming deferred wear from high mileage.