2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · FR12 AEM

The Skoda Octavia holds a valid roadworthy pass from 3 December 2025 at 131,406 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend across recent tests. The prior failure on 1 December 2025 at 131,404 miles listed no defects, pointing to an administrative re-test rather than a mechanical fault. Across the available history the vehicle avoided advisories entirely, suggesting consistent basic MOT compliance. Mileage advanced from 115,667 miles at the 5 December 2023 test to 123,426 miles on 5 December 2024, then to 131,406 miles by 3 December 2025. This tracks near 7,800 miles per year, below the roughly 9,400-mile annual average expected for a 14-year-old car. Tests align every December with no gaps, yet the sparse five-entry record limits visibility of component wear between inspections. A buyer should commission a physical check of age-sensitive structures despite the clean sheet. The tester would scrutinise rear torsion beam corrosion, front coil springs, and suspension bushes at this mileage. Brake discs and calipers require measurement for wear or binding, and underbody integrity needs visual assessment for rust. The two failures logged with zero defects demand clarification from the seller via full DVSA certificates. Verify whether the December 2024 and December 2025 rejects were procedural. Consumables such as tyres and wiper blades will likely need replacement soon given 131,000 miles of use, even though the MOT raised no flags.