2010 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · P3 KTH

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in October 2025 at 137,665 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the previous owners have addressed necessary mechanical requirements before they could escalate into test failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per annum. Between August 2022 and October 2025, the car covered 24,081 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 8,000 miles per year. The brief failure in late October 2023 at 122,782 miles was resolved immediately, as the vehicle passed a re-test just three days later. This suggests a minor, consumable-related fault that was rectified promptly rather than a pattern of chronic mechanical neglect. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on components prone to age-related wear at this mileage. While the MOT record is currently clean, the 2010 Octavia platform requires a close look at the suspension bushes and control arm bolts, which often perish at this mileage interval. Given the vehicle's age, checking for structural corrosion on the sills and rear subframe is essential, as MOT tests only flag surface rust once it compromises structural integrity. Testing the brake system for binding calipers or thin discs will also ensure the clean history reflects the actual current condition of the hardware.