2016 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · FN66 VLC

The Skoda Octavia presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 2026-04-04 at 176,295 miles. No defects or advisories appear across the four recorded passes from 2023 to 2026, indicating the vehicle has cleared each annual examination without flagged wear to brakes, suspension, steering, or emissions. The single failure entry dated 2023-03-01 at 132,083 miles carries no recorded defects, which points to an administrative or retest anomaly rather than a mechanical fault, with the same-day pass confirming roadworthy status. Annual mileage averages near 17,600 miles, well above typical for a 2016 car, and the odometer climbed from 132,083 in March 2023 to 176,295 by April 2026. The largest jump came between the March 2025 test at 155,783 miles and April 2026 at 176,295, around 20,500 miles in thirteen months. The sparse record shows no gaps exceeding a year, and the absence of advisories across all entries suggests the previous keeper kept up with consumables ahead of each test rather than leaving minor wear to accumulate. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness given the high annual use on UK roads. The clean MOT history offers no evidence of corrosion or structural concern, but ten years and 176,000 miles will have loaded the drivetrain and linkage beyond what a pass certificate reveals. Verify service records for cambelt, clutch, and gearbox condition, as these are not assessed during MOT and the mileage makes them due or overdue.