2019 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · DC19 EEN

The 2019 Skoda Octavia holds a current MOT valid until 22 May 2026, having passed its most recent test on 22 May 2025 at 52,674 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring, low-level suspension wear pattern that has persisted across multiple test cycles. The tester flagged worn nearside and offside front lower suspension arm pins or bushes at the 2025 test, noting no excessive movement at the time. This is a continuation of the same issue first recorded in May 2023 at 34,880 miles, when both front lower arm rear section bushes were described as perishing but holding at test. The fact that the same defect category has appeared at two consecutive tests three years apart, with no failure, suggests gradual deterioration rather than a sudden failure. The only other recorded defect was a straightforward wiper issue on the 2024 retest, resolved the same day. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a seven-year-old vehicle. Between the June 2022 test at 25,294 miles and the May 2023 test at 34,880 miles, the car covered 9,586 miles in roughly eleven months. From May 2023 to May 2024 it added 6,486 miles, and from May 2024 to May 2025 it recorded 11,308 miles. There are no significant gaps in the test record that would suggest prolonged standing, and the annualised rate of approximately 7,500 miles sits squarely within normal parameters. The MOT history itself is clean and well-documented, with no missed years or unusual patterns. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the front suspension components specifically. The repeated advisories on lower arm bushes and pins across 2023 and 2025 indicate these parts are approaching the end of their serviceable life and will likely need replacement in the near term. Check for play in the front wheel bearings and listen for clunking over uneven surfaces, which would confirm bush degradation. Inspect the inner edges of the front tyres for uneven wear that could point to misalignment caused by worn suspension geometry. Beyond the flagged items, examine the underside for corrosion on subframes and suspension mounting points, and assess the condition of brake discs and pads given the mileage. The exhaust system should be checked for corrosion, particularly around joints and mounting rubbers. This is a mechanically sound vehicle with no serious structural or safety defects on record, but the suspension wear pattern means some preventative maintenance should be budgeted for in the short term.