2021 Skoda Octavia SE L TSI E-TEC S-A 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LB70 YBH

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 11 February 2026 at 29,224 miles resulting in a pass. The only defect recorded in that test was a cut to the offside rear tyre that had not penetrated to the ply or cords, indicating the tyre remained structurally sound at the time of inspection. The preceding tests in February 2025 and February 2024 both passed cleanly or with only minor tyre-related advisories, suggesting no escalating mechanical or structural deterioration has taken place over the recorded period. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle. Between the February 2024 test at 16,715 miles and the February 2025 test at 23,835 miles, the car covered approximately 7,120 miles in twelve months. That then dropped sharply to just 5,389 miles over the following twelve months leading to the February 2026 test. This pattern of declining annual mileage could indicate lighter recent use or extended periods of standing, which may affect components such as brake discs, tyre sidewalls, and battery health through lack of regular operation. A recurring theme across the record is tyre condition. The February 2024 test flagged the nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm, with both front tyres wearing on their inner edges. Inner edge wear on both fronts typically points to tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes and joints, yet no suspension or steering defects were formally recorded in that or subsequent tests. The February 2026 advisory regarding a cut to the offside rear tyre reinforces the need for close inspection of all four tyres, including sidewall condition and any signs of perishing from age or standing. A buyer should carry out a thorough in-person inspection focusing on front suspension geometry and alignment, given the earlier inner edge wear pattern that appears to have been addressed through tyre replacement rather than mechanical correction. Brake discs and pads should be examined for surface corrosion consistent with a vehicle that may sit unused for extended periods. The underside and wheel arches should be checked for structural corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and subframe areas, as low-mileage vehicles that spend time stationary can develop localised rust that MOT tests do not always capture.