2018 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · RE68 AEC

The 2018 Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 October 2025 at 27,726 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean MOT outcomes across every annual examination since 2021. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 17,925 miles at the 7 October 2021 test, rising to 20,510 by 10 October 2022, 23,669 by 13 October 2023, 25,344 by 8 October 2024, and 27,726 by October 2025. That equates to roughly 2,400 to 2,800 miles added each year, or about 3,466 annually on average. The low, consistent accumulation points to light use, though prolonged standing between short journeys can age tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes without high-mileage wear. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the data; the history is sparse but entirely clean. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the fault-free record. Low-use cars often develop surface corrosion on brake discs and calipers through inactivity, and rubber suspension components can perish from age rather than distance. The tester raised no advisories on coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, yet these items warrant hands-on checks given the vehicle's standing time. Verify the documented mileages against service stamps and confirm brake binding is absent after the car has been driven from cold. The Octavia's history implies a careful, low-exposure owner, but MOT passes alone do not certify consumable condition on a lightly used machine.