2021 Skoda Octavia SE Technology TSI 1.0L Petrol · KY21 VRT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on 28 April 2026 at 116,627 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent instability marked by a significant failure just six days prior at 116,458 miles. That failure identified critical safety issues including emission failures due to a broken vacuum pipe and three tyres with cuts reaching the cords. While the subsequent pass indicates these faults were rectified, the lapse suggests reactive rather than preventative maintenance habits. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally high for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging over 23,000 miles per year. There is a notable surge in usage between September 2025 at 90,898 miles and April 2026 at 116,627 miles, representing over 25,000 miles in just seven months. This pattern indicates heavy motorway use, which accelerates the wear rate on suspension components, bushings, and drivetrain elements. The clean records from 2024 and early 2025 suggest the vehicle was well-maintained until this recent high-intensity usage period began. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the tyres and suspension geometry, given the high mileage and the recent failure for multiple damaged tyres. The broken vacuum pipe noted in the April failure warrants a check of the intake system to ensure no further leaks or secondary heat damage exists. Given the rapid mileage gain, specifically inspect the brake discs for thinning and the rubber control arm bushings for cracking, as the high-frequency driving often leads to premature wear of these components compared to lower-mileage examples.