2017 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · GC17 CWL

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 21 November 2025 at 52,220 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car is currently in good mechanical order. This follows a period of clean passes in late 2024 and 2023, suggesting that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoids immediate mechanical or safety-related failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old Octavia, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per annum. Between October 2022 at 36,441 miles and December 2024 at 46,716 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 10,000 miles, confirming consistent low-usage patterns. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to flat-spotting tyres or degradation of rubber-based components if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. The single failure recorded on 14 December 2023 at 42,287 miles appears to be an isolated incident, as the vehicle passed the retest the following day without further issues. Because there are no recurring advisories for suspension bushes, corrosion, or brake components, a buyer should focus their in-person inspection on age-related degradation rather than mileage-related wear. Check for cracking in brake discs due to infrequent use and inspect the condition of the suspension arms and rubber bushings, which can become brittle over a decade regardless of mileage.