2019 Skoda Octavia 1.5L Petrol · FN19 WTZ

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 November 2025 at 66,306 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes since the vehicle was four years old. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the history, which indicates the previous keeper addressed wear before it reached test-failure level. Annual mileage has tracked close to typical use for a 2019 car. The record shows 18,604 miles on 21 February 2022, rising to 21,800 by 3 October 2022, then 37,575 on 2 November 2023, 51,575 on 6 November 2024, and 66,306 on 5 November 2025. That equates to roughly 14,000 miles in the first gap and about 14,000 to 15,000 per subsequent year, marginally above the 9,472 average but consistent rather than sporadic. The clean sheet across five tests suggests the owner kept up with servicing and consumables without lapse. Given the absence of flagged defects, a buyer should still carry out a physical inspection of consumable items the MOT does not deeply assess. Check tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, brake disc wear, and suspension bushes for age-related perishation despite no advisories. Inspect underside structural points for corrosion, as a seven-year-old vehicle can develop surface rust even after passing emissions and integrity checks. The documented history implies disciplined ownership with no skipped tests or deferred repairs. A pre-purchase check should confirm service stamps align with the 14,000-mile yearly use and verify the timing belt interval for this engine, since the MOT record does not capture internal drivetrain maintenance.