2020 Skoda Octavia 1.0L Petrol · GL20 PFN

The 2020 Skoda Octavia presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 21 August 2025 at 184,395 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry, dated just under ten months ago, meaning the certificate remains valid until 20 August 2026. The vehicle has now passed three consecutive MOTs without advisories or failures, suggesting the previous owner addressed outstanding issues and maintained the car to a reasonable standard in its later years. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained high-intensity use. Between the August 2022 test at 52,571 miles and the August 2024 test at 144,719 miles, the car covered 92,148 miles in two years, averaging roughly 46,000 miles annually. That rate then slowed to around 39,676 miles over the following twelve months leading to the 2025 test. For a six-year-old vehicle sitting at 184,395 miles, this is well above the typical 12,000-mile annual norm and points to prolonged motorway or commercial-type usage. Such mileage places accelerated stress on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, drivetrain mounts, and exhaust components, all of which deteriorate faster under sustained load and distance. The only recorded defect in the entire history was a missing nearside rear wheel fixing, flagged during the 7 September 2023 failure at 102,200 miles. The same car passed a retest on the identical date, indicating the issue was rectified immediately. A missing wheel fixing is a serious safety-critical defect, and its appearance at relatively modest mileage raises a question about whether the wheel had been removed and refitted carelessly, possibly during a tyre change or brake service. No further wheel-security or braking defects have surfaced since, which is reassuring. A buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on the components most vulnerable at this mileage. Check the condition of front and rear brake discs and pads for uneven wear, examine all suspension bushes and drop links for play, and inspect the exhaust system for corrosion or leaking joints. Look closely at the inner wheel arches and sill seams for any signs of structural rust, particularly given the high mileage and potential exposure to road salt over multiple winters. The tyres deserve attention too, as high annual mileage can mask uneven wear patterns caused by worn tracking or tired suspension. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but at 184,395 miles, physical inspection remains essential before committing to purchase.