2018 Skoda Octavia 1.5L Petrol · MD18 SZZ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 8 July 2026 at 78,382 miles, confirming current roadworthiness, and the maintenance trend appears stable after a clean pass the previous year with no new defects recorded. The odometer has risen from 20,484 miles in July 2021 to 78,382 miles in July 2026, averaging roughly 9,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an eight‑year‑old car; the only irregularity is the same‑day failure and pass on 31 July 2024 at 52,139–52,140 miles, indicating a brief repair interval but no sustained mileage spikes. Repeated tyre wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e)) and a bulge on the offside front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) suggest possible suspension or alignment issues, while the 2026 test flagged offside rear service brake binding and a discoloured disc from overheating, indicating potential brake system stress that should be examined. In person the buyer should check tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, inspect brake pads, discs and caliper movement for binding or overheating signs, verify headlamp aim and condition, and examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, as these components have shown recurring concerns despite the recent pass.