2022 Skoda Octavia SE Technology TDI S-A 2.0L Diesel · LB22 FXH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in April 2026 at 95,141 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of improvement following a significant failure in July 2025. While the previous test revealed multiple critical defects, the subsequent pass in August 2025 without defects indicates that the previous owner addressed the immediate mechanical failures promptly to bring the car back to a legal standard. The mileage profile is high for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 23,800 miles per year. A rapid accumulation of mileage occurred between the July 2025 test at 82,941 miles and the April 2026 test, with over 12,000 miles driven in just nine months. This high rate of use suggests heavy motorway mileage or commercial application, which accelerates the wear rate on suspension components and braking systems compared to average private use. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the suspension to ensure the repairs from last year were effective. The failure flagged a leaking offside front shock absorber and a fractured offside rear coil spring, so the inspector should check for further signs of fluid leakage or perished rubber. Given the high mileage and the previous report of thin brake pads across all arches, the remaining friction material and disc surfaces should be measured for uneven wear or signs of heat stress. The July 2025 failure also noted a nearside front tyre worn on the edge, which often indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. The buyer should verify the tread depth across all tyres and ensure the vehicle does not track out of true. While the car is currently legally compliant, the history of multiple wear-related failures suggests that components are reaching the end of their service life rapidly due to the high annual mileage.