2019 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · K29 SAM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clear improving trend following a significant failure point. The most recent test on 16 December 2025 at 45,475 miles shows the car passing with no recorded defects. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in the previous year were addressed and the vehicle has since maintained a high standard of compliance over the last two testing cycles. The mileage pattern is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per annum. The record shows steady progression, moving from 29,796 miles in January 2023 to 45,475 miles by December 2025. There are no unusual gaps in usage or rapid bursts of mileage that would suggest heavy commercial. This low-mile profile suggests the car has seen light use, which typically results in less stress on the drivetrain components and suspension assembly compared to high-mileage examples. The failure on 21 December 2023 at 32,916 miles highlights a period where preventative maintenance was neglected. The tester flagged excessive wear on both the nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes, alongside front brake pads reaching the wear indicator and uneven tyre wear. While the car has passed subsequent tests without issue, a buyer should physically inspect the front suspension to ensure no residual play or knocking remains in the bushes. Checking the inner edges of the front tyres is also advisable to confirm that the alignment issues noted in the 2023 failure were properly rectified.