2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · FG11 MDV

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in October 2023 at 148,004 miles resulted in a pass with an advisory for a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit. This follows a failure in December 2021 where worn front tyres and lighting defects caused a rejection, suggesting that the owner tends to address faults only once they threaten the MOT certificate. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between December 2020 and October 2023, the car covered 13,668 miles, indicating a steady usage pattern of roughly 4,500 miles per year during that specific period. However, there is a significant gap in data as the last recorded MOT was in late 2023, meaning the vehicle is now over two years past its last recorded test. This leaves the current state of rubber components and mechanical wear unknown since the last official inspection. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension and alignment, as the recurring advisories for tyres worn on the edges in both 2021 and 2023 often point to tracking issues or worn suspension bushes. Given the high mileage and age, a thorough check of the structural integrity for corrosion on the sills and subframes is essential, as the record does not show historical rust failures. The braking system should also be tested for binding calipers or excessive disc wear to ensure the vehicle has not degraded since the 148,004-mile mark.