2021 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E-TEC S-A 1.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · NV21 JFF

The 2021 Skoda Octavia SE TSI E-TEC S-A presents a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 January 2026 at 114,004 miles passed with zero defects, a clean bill of health that contrasts sharply with the failures recorded in early 2025. The vehicle has now passed three consecutive MOTs without advisories or failures, indicating that the previous owner addressed the mechanical issues that caused the February 2025 failure and has maintained the car to a consistent standard since. The mileage accumulation is notably high for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 22,801 miles per year. Between the March 2025 test at 107,209 miles and the June 2025 test at 108,881 miles, the car covered 1,672 miles in just over three months, but the period from June 2025 to January 2026 saw a more moderate increase of 5,123 miles across nearly seven months, suggesting the vehicle may have been used less intensively in the latter half of the year. The gap between the February 2025 failure at 106,880 miles and the March 2025 pass at 107,209 miles shows only 329 miles were added in 24 days, which is consistent with the car being taken off the road for repairs before being retested shortly after. The February 2025 failure is the most significant event in this record. The tester flagged a split nearside front inner CV boot, which allows grease to escape and dirt to enter the joint, risking premature driveshaft failure if left unrepaired. Both rear tyres were also illegal or borderline at that test, and the March 2024 test showed all four tyres worn close to the legal limit. This pattern of repeated tyre-related advisories and failures across two consecutive tests suggests the owner was deferring basic consumable replacements, a habit that can also point to neglected wheel alignment or aggressive driving. A prospective buyer should inspect the inner CV boot on the nearside front for any fresh splits or grease contamination, and check the current tyre condition and alignment settings carefully. Beyond the tyres and CV boot, the clean pass in January 2026 at 114,004 miles is reassuring, but the high annual mileage means suspension bushes, brake discs and pads, and the dual-clutch automatic gearbox deserve close attention. The DSG transmission requires a dedicated fluid and filter service every 40,000 miles or four years, and no record confirms whether this has been done. A thorough test drive covering low-speed braking, sharp turns for suspension knocks, and smooth gear changes through all gears is essential before committing to purchase.