2019 Skoda Octavia 1.5L Petrol · GV68 XOX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a reactive approach rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 6 January 2026 at 55,335 miles resulted in a failure due to a missing nearside rear wheel fixing, faulty windscreen washers, and a misting nearside front shock absorber. While the car passed immediately after these repairs, the presence of a missing wheel bolt indicates a significant safety oversight that was only addressed when forced by the MOT tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of mileage between 23,872 miles in January 2022 and 55,335 miles in January 2026. This moderate usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to long periods of standing, which generally helps preserve rubber components and seals. However, the interval between tests remains regular, and the recurring failure of minor items like the washer system suggests that the owner does not consistently perform thorough preventative checks between these annual inspections. A buyer must personally inspect the nearside front shock absorber to ensure the light misting noted in January 2026 has not progressed into a significant leak which would compromise handling. The front lower suspension arm bushes, which were flagged as worn in January 2023 at 31,788 miles, should also be checked for increased play or further degradation. Additionally, the failure for thin rear brake pads in 2025 at 47,693 miles indicates that brake components are run close to their limit, so the current remaining life of the pads and discs should be verified to avoid immediate replacement costs.