2017 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · OY17 VPN

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the most recent MOT on 16 March 2026 at 50,231 miles. The only advisory noted was light misting of oil from the nearside front shock absorber, a condition that has appeared consistently since the 2021 test and has not progressed to a failure. Earlier brake‑pad failures recorded in 2024 and 2023 have been rectified, indicating an improving trend for the braking system while the suspension issue remains stable. Mileage has risen from 19,220 miles in February 2020 to 50,231 miles in March 2026, an average of roughly 5,600 miles per year. The incremental increases between each annual test – 19,220 → 26,778 → 35,361 → 39,980 → 43,697 → 46,930 → 50,231 miles – show a steady, low‑usage pattern with no abrupt spikes that would suggest heavy short‑term loading. The low overall mileage aligns with the vehicle’s age and supports the limited wear observed on consumables. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the nearside front shock absorber, confirming that the oil mist does not indicate a deteriorating seal or loss of damping performance. Brake pads should be measured for remaining thickness, especially the rear pads that previously fell below 1.5 mm, to ensure they are within safe limits. Tyre inspection must include the nearside rear wheel for the previously noted nail and any distortion, as well as the front tyres for edge wear and cracking noted in earlier tests. Finally, verify that the headlamp cleaning device operates correctly, a fault that caused a failure in 2022, and check for any emerging corrosion on the chassis or suspension bushes, which would affect structural integrity.