2015 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · FX65 ANU

The vehicle currently presents a roadworthy state following its most recent MOT in October 2025 at 126,647 miles, where no defects were recorded. However, the historical trend indicates a reactive maintenance approach rather than proactive care. While the most recent pass is clean, previous years show a recurring cycle of failures related to neglected consumables and suspension components. The transition from multiple failures in 2024 to a clean pass suggests the owner addressed pressing mechanical issues only after they necessitated a test failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,500 miles per year. There is a steady increase in mileage from 36,661 miles in late 2018 to 126,647 miles in late 2025. A significant jump of over 30,000 miles occurred between November 2022 and October 2024, which coincides with the cluster of suspension and brake failures. There is no evidence of long periods of inactivity; the consistent annual growth suggests the car is used regularly, which generally helps prevent component seizing. A buyer must specifically inspect the offside front suspension, as the tester flagged a light misting of the shock absorber consistently from 2020 through to 2024. Although it passed recently without a defect, persistent leaks suggest a degrading seal that precedes eventual failure. The 2024 failure also highlighted worn suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkage issues, indicating the front end geometry is under significant stress. Given the history of thin brake pads, worn-out tyres, and pitted discs, a physical check of the current braking condition is essential to ensure the components replaced during the last service interval were of sufficient quality.