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

The vehicle's roadworthiness status is currently compliant, having passed its most recent MOT on 30 April 2026 at 108,688 miles. However, the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. A two-day retest on 28 April 2026 failed on an inoperative rear fog lamp switch, while the pass on 30 April carried four separate advisories covering all four brake discs and both front suspension arm bushes. The suspension bushes have degraded progressively since 2024, and the front brake discs are now flagged alongside the rears, indicating a broadening wear pattern rather than an isolated issue. The mileage accumulation is notably aggressive. Between the May 2024 test at 53,299 miles and the April 2025 test at 83,902 miles, the car covered approximately 30,600 miles in under twelve months. That is roughly 2,550 miles per month, consistent with sustained motorway or fleet use. The jump from April 2025 to April 2026 added a further 24,786 miles, maintaining an annualised rate well above the UK average. This pace of accumulation accelerates wear on consumables and places sustained load on drivetrain, braking, and suspension components. The mileage record is continuous with no suspicious gaps, but the sheer volume of use in a five-year window is demanding. Buyers should focus their inspection on the front and rear suspension bushes, which have appeared as advisories in three of the four recorded tests and show no sign of permanent resolution. Worn bushes at this mileage can indicate that other suspension links, drop links, and anti-roll bar bushes are approaching the same condition. The brake discs warrant close measurement. Advisory-level wear on all four corners at 108,688 miles suggests either aggressive driving, sustained high-speed braking, or a deferred disc replacement cycle. A physical check should confirm disc thickness against manufacturer minimums and inspect pad depth, particularly at the rears where binding was flagged in earlier records. Tyre wear appearing as an advisory at the most recent test, combined with the suspension bush history, points to possible alignment drift or uneven contact patch loading. A four-wheel alignment check is advisable before purchase. The inoperative rear fog lamp switch from the failed test appears to have been addressed for the pass, but a buyer should verify all exterior lighting functions, including fog lamp operation, during a road test. Given the high-mileage usage pattern, a compression test and inspection of the turbocharger, dual-mass flywheel, and DSG gearbox service history would add confidence beyond the MOT record alone.