2021 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E-TEC S-A 1.0L Hybrid electric · NV21 JFE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates a sudden lapse in braking maintenance. While it failed the test on 21 May 2026 at 80,973 miles due to a parking brake efficiency of less than 50 percent of the required value, the immediate pass the very following day at 80,974 miles suggests the fault was rectified quickly. Aside from this specific isolated failure, the maintenance trend appears relatively stable with no major defects recorded over the previous three years. The mileage profile reflects high usage for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 16,200 miles per year. Between the May 2023 test at 38,350 miles and the May 2026 test at 80,974 miles, the car covered over 42,000 miles in three years. This consistent accumulation puts significant demand on wear-related components compared to average private use. The regularity of the annual tests suggests the vehicle was used for long-distance motorway driving which often correlates with less mechanical strain than short city trips. A buyer should specifically inspect the nearside front shock absorber, which was flagged for light misting of oil in May 2025 at 66,389 miles. While this did not cause a failure then, oil leaks often progress to seal failure and will eventually require component replacement. Given the recent parking brake failure, a physical check of the rear brake shoes and adjustment mechanism is necessary to ensure there is no excessive wear or corrosion resulting from the high-mileage operation.