2017 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · GD17 AZV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The latest MOT on 11 June 2026 at 88,909 miles saw the car fail initially due to exposed cords on both front tyres and an ineffective front windscreen wiper. While the vehicle passed just one week later following these repairs, the failure indicates that the owner only addresses safety defects when forced by the legal testing requirement rather than performing routine inspections. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between June 2023 at 57,816 miles and June 2026 at 88,909 miles, the car covered over 31,000 miles, indicating steady usage patterns. This consistent mileage is generally positive for mechanical wear on drivetrain components, yet the recurring tyre advisories across the last three years suggest that tyres are frequently driven to the legal limit or point of structural failure before being replaced. A buyer must specifically inspect the front alignment and suspension components, as the record shows multiple instances of tyres wearing on the edges in 2024 and 2025. This uneven wear often points to worn suspension bushes or incorrect tracking geometry that has not been properly rectified. Given the recent failure for exposed cords in June 2026, the buyer should also verify the age and quality of the current tyres to ensure they are not merely budget replacements fitted to pass the MOT test.