2016 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · LC66 HXH

The 2016 Skoda Octavia presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 30 October 2025 at 65,965 miles resulting in a pass. The sole advisory recorded on that date was a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its outer edge, a minor consumable wear item rather than a structural or mechanical concern. Looking back across the full five-test history, the vehicle has consistently passed its annual inspections, and the overall maintenance trend appears stable rather than worsening. The only recurring theme is uneven front tyre wear, flagged in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, which suggests a pattern worth monitoring but does not indicate neglect of critical safety systems. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between November 2021 at 34,389 miles and October 2025 at 65,965 miles, the car covered roughly 31,576 miles over four years, averaging approximately 7,894 miles per year. This sits slightly above the typical annual figure of around 6,596 miles implied by the vehicle's age, pointing to steady but not excessive use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings between consecutive tests, and the accumulation pattern is consistent with regular daily driving rather than long periods of inactivity followed by bursts of high mileage. The record is clean in terms of mileage anomalies. From a mechanical standpoint, the 2024 advisory regarding a light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber is the most notable finding in the history. A misting condition typically indicates the early stages of seal degradation rather than a catastrophic failure, but it warrants a physical inspection to confirm whether the unit has deteriorated further since the November 2024 test. The repeated front tyre wear advisories, appearing in both 2024 and 2025, suggest possible alignment or suspension geometry issues at the front end, or simply a owner who has not rotated tyres at suitable intervals. A buyer should have the front suspension bushes, tracking, and wheel alignment checked in person, along with a close inspection of the offside front damper for any fresh oil loss. The offside front tyre cut noted in 2022 was minor and did not recur, so it does not raise ongoing structural concerns. Overall, the record reflects a well-maintained vehicle with no serious defects, but the front-end wear pattern deserves attention before purchase.