2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · FP17 DFZ

The Skoda Octavia presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 13 June 2025 at 143,372 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the three most recent annual tests showing clean passes. The two failed entries from 2023 and 2024 are anomalous, as both failures at 97,858 and 118,902 miles recorded no defects, suggesting administrative or procedural issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. The odometer shows 143,372 miles against a 2017 build, equating to roughly 15,930 miles per year. This is high for the age and points to sustained motorway or business use. Mileage advanced from 97,858 in June 2023 to 118,902 in June 2024, then to 143,372 by June 2025, a consistent 21,000 to 24,500 annual climb. No gaps exist between tests; the record is sparse but clean on advisories, which limits insight into wear items. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high mileage and nine-year age. The absence of recorded advisories means previous owners likely addressed consumables quietly or the testers omitted minor notes. Structural integrity and exhaust emissions require physical verification, as the MOT data offers no corrosion or leak flags to date. Given the defect-free recent pass and stable record, the Octavia shows no worsening mechanical trend. The duplicated fail entries without defects warrant a DVSA history check but do not imply current risk. Prioritise a independent pre-purchase examination of drivetrain and underbody before commitment.