2021 Skoda Octavia SE TSI 1.5L Petrol · KY71 UBN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test on 1 September 2025 at 45,778 miles resulted in a pass, following a failure just three miles prior. While the immediate failure regarding the nearside rear tyre was addressed, the persistence of oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber suggests the beginning of a component failure that will require future attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,156 miles per year. Between the September 2024 test at 32,569 miles and the September 2025 test at 45,778 miles, the car covered 13,209 miles. This suggests regular annual use, which explains the wear observed on consumables such as the front tyres noted as being worn in the 2024 record. A buyer should physically inspect the nearside front suspension to determine if the reported oil misting has progressed to a significant leak. Shock absorbers that are misting will eventually lose their damping efficiency, leading to poor handling and premature uneven tyre wear. The 2024 advisory regarding edge-wear on both front tyres also hints at a potential alignment issue that should be verified to ensure the vehicle is not prematurely consuming new rubber.