2021 Skoda Octavia SE TSI 1.0L Petrol · GD21 MHA

The 2021 Skoda Octavia SE TSI presents a stable and largely reassuring maintenance trend through its MOT record. The most recent test on 5 September 2025 at 55,560 miles resulted in a clean pass, with the sole advisory concerning uneven front tyre wear on the inner and outer edges. This specific wear pattern is a classic indicator of misaligned tracking or worn suspension bushes rather than a critical failure, and the fact that no new defects were recorded suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a reasonable standard in the last year. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. Between the September 2024 test at 43,311 miles and the September 2025 test at 55,560 miles, the car covered 12,249 miles in twelve months. This aligns closely with the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 11,112 miles per year, indicating regular daily use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage bursts. The 2024 test recorded zero defects, meaning the front tyre wear advisory is a relatively new development that emerged during the most recent ownership period. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front suspension and steering geometry in person. Edge wear on both inner and outer tyre shoulders typically points to toe misalignment, which can stem from worn track rod ends, deteriorated wishbone bushes, or damaged anti-roll bar links. While the advisory is not a failure, ignoring it will accelerate tyre degradation and compromise wet-weather grip. A four-wheel alignment check and a close visual inspection of the front suspension bushes and ball joints would confirm whether this is a simple tracking adjustment or a sign of deeper component wear. Beyond the advisory, the clean MOT record offers no evidence of structural corrosion, exhaust emissions deterioration, or braking system faults. The rear brakes, exhaust, and chassis mounting points all passed without comment in both recorded tests. Still, a prospective buyer should verify the condition of the brake discs and pads, check for any underbody corrosion around the subframe and suspension mounting points, and confirm that the tyres are a matching set with adequate tread depth across all four corners.