2020 Skoda Octavia 1.5L Petrol · EO70 WDM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass on July 22, 2025 at 38,077 miles. This result rectified an immediate failure recorded just one mile prior, which was caused by structural damage to both the nearside and offside rear inner tyres. The fact that these defects were addressed instantly suggests that the previous owner was responsive to safety-critical failures when identified by the DVSA tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. Between the July 2023 test at 22,321 miles and the July 2024 test at 28,196 miles, the car covered 5,875 miles, showing steady usage. This low mileage typically implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though the low annual mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts, as seen in the historical records regarding tyre condition. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension assembly, as the July 2023 record flagged a worn suspension arm pin or bush on the front wishbones and cracking in the rear bushes. While these did not result in excessive movement at that time, they indicate the beginning of rubber fatigue due to age. The buyer should also inspect all four tyres for further perishing or cracking, given the 2023 advisory noted that the entire set showed signs of age across the tread despite the low mileage.