2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · LC67 AOG

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of the most recent MOT on 17 November 2025 at 158 060 miles, yet the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The tester flagged thin front brake pads, a tyre worn to the legal limit, a damaged windscreen and a child seat that obstructs full belt inspection. These advisories echo earlier failures: the 19 October 2021 test recorded serious shock‑absorber fluid leaks and thin rear brake pads, while the 18 October 2022 test noted a non‑functional dipped headlamp. The recurrence of suspension and braking wear indicates a deteriorating condition rather than improvement. Mileage accumulation shows a high‑usage pattern for a nine‑year‑old model. Between October 2021 (121 013 mi) and November 2025 (158 060 mi) the car added roughly 37 047 miles over four years, averaging about 17 500 mi per year. The increase slowed slightly in the last year (≈6 500 mi), but the overall rate remains well above typical usage for this age group. MOT entries are spaced annually, providing a clean but sparse record that does not capture any periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and shock absorbers for oil leaks, test the brake pedal for adequate travel and listen for squealing, and examine the front and rear brake discs for scoring. Tyre tread depth should be checked against the wear markers on both nearside and offside fronts, and the windscreen damage noted should be assessed for any impact on visibility. The child‑seat mounting area needs verification that the adult belt can be fully inspected, the headlamp dipped beam must function, and the TPMS warning light should be confirmed as resolved. Finally, a thorough look for rust around wheel arches, underbody panels and any structural joints is advisable given the high mileage and the previous corrosion advisories.