2009 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · GU59 KUP

The Skoda Octavia passed its most recent MOT on 29 August 2025 at 267,609 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend is stable across the three years of available records, with every annual examination clearing the vehicle on the pass re-test after a same-day failure showing no listed defects. This pattern points to administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than worsening mechanical condition. The odometer shows 239,394 miles at the 24 August 2023 test, rising to 254,802 by 30 August 2024 and 267,609 by 29 August 2025. That equates to roughly 15,400 miles per year, consistent with the 15,742 annual average for a 17-year-old car. The record is sparse, with only three pass certificates and two same-day failures between 2023 and 2025, and no advisories or defects logged at any stage. High total mileage of 267,609 means consumable and drivetrain parts have seen heavy use despite the clean test sheets. A buyer should still inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers in person, as the MOT entries record no advisories that would reveal wear in those areas. The two failures on 29 August 2024 and 29 August 2025 at 254,797 and 267,605 miles respectively listed no defects, suggesting the tester aborted or the vehicle was presented incomplete before the pass. Previous owners kept the car to a strict annual test rhythm but left no paper trail of intermediate servicing. Given the age and 267,609 miles, check for structural corrosion underneath and around suspension mounts, and confirm the cambelt and water pump history. The clean MOT record offers no reassurance on those items. A pre-purchase inspection remains essential before committing to purchase.