2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · HN67 AVG

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT test on 14 July 2026 at the recorded mileage of 90,273 miles, carrying only a single advisory note regarding a superficial cut on the offside rear tyre. Across the five recorded tests spanning 2022 to 2026, the overall trend is broadly stable, with no structural failures or persistent mechanical defects emerging in the recent record. The only outright failure occurred on 6 May 2022, which combined non-compliant front and rear registration plates and a dangerous nearside rear tyre with exposed ply or cords. That failure was rectified at the same date, and subsequent tests have returned clean passes aside from minor advisories, suggesting that the immediate safety defects were addressed rather than indicating a recurring pattern of neglect. With 90,273 miles accumulated over approximately nine years, the vehicle has covered a broadly typical annual mileage of around 10,030 miles. There are notable gaps between tests, including the sixteen-month interval between the 2023 and 2024 entries, and the two-year gap between the mid-2024 test and the July 2026 result. While gaps of this nature are not unusual for older vehicles and do not necessarily indicate standing time, they do mean that any deterioration in condition between those visits has not been independently verified by the testing scheme. The mileage progression across the recorded tests is consistent with steady, moderate use rather than heavy commercial-style running. The advisory raised in the 2024 test for light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber warrants close physical inspection, as shock absorbers deteriorate progressively and a follow-up check is advisable to confirm whether sealing degradation has advanced. Brake components, suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust condition are not flagged in any of the recorded entries, though at this mileage bracket wear on these items is typical and a buyer should still examine them directly. The cut noted on the offside rear tyre in the latest test should be monitored for any deepening or sidewall progression, while the registration plate compliance issue from 2022 should be confirmed as resolved with correctly spec'd plates still fitted. Buying_score: 72. Risk_level: Low. The recent MOT history shows a pass with only a minor tyre advisory, no repeat structural or mechanical failures across the last three tests, and no recurring advisories on safety-critical systems. Residual risk lies in the unmonitored mileage gap between 2024 and 2026 and the need to physically verify the shock absorber condition noted two years ago.