2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · PK08 XMM

The vehicle is not road‑worthy as of the most recent MOT on 5 January 2022 at 164,797 miles, where it failed on multiple safety and emissions items. The pattern from 2019 through 2022 shows a deterioration rather than a stabilising trend, with new failures appearing on the anti‑roll bar linkage, suspension bushings and lighting systems after an earlier period of clean passes. At 164,797 miles the Octavia averages roughly 9,150 miles per year over its 18‑year life, a mileage rate that sits within normal UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows a clear gap of four years between the last MOT in early 2022 and the present date in 2026, meaning no official inspection has been logged for a substantial period. The mileage progression from 148,110 miles in September 2019 to 154,158 miles in September 2020 and then to 164,797 miles in January 2022 suggests a modest increase of about 10,000 miles over two and a half years, but the lack of recent data prevents confirmation of current wear levels. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint on the off‑side, which was recorded as detached in the 2022 test, and the severely deteriorated dust cover on the near‑side front linkage. Both front suspension arm pins were flagged as excessively worn in the 2020 and 2019 tests, indicating likely bush wear that may affect handling. The repeated shock absorber leaks on the off‑side front and near‑side rear, together with light oil mist on the near‑side front, warrant a thorough inspection for fluid loss and compromised damping. Brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in 2020; visual and thickness checks are advisable. Tyre tread depths fell below legal limits on both sides in 2022, so current tyre condition must be verified. The engine malfunction indicator lamp was illuminated in the 2022 test, suggesting an unresolved emissions fault that should be diagnosed with a diagnostic scan. Finally, all exterior lamps – position, stop and rear fog – were non‑functional in the latest test, requiring replacement before the vehicle can legally operate.