2010 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · RV60 DFY

The 2010 Skoda Octavia currently holds a valid MOT certificate dated 7 August 2025, issued at 152,848 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean pass follows a same-day retest for a blown nearside rear indicator bulb, a trivial electrical fault. Looking back over four years of testing, the maintenance trend is broadly stable. Corrosion and suspension wear have been flagged repeatedly, but the vehicle has consistently passed each time, suggesting the previous owner addressed failures promptly rather than letting serious defects accumulate unchecked. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between August 2022 and August 2023 the car covered roughly 8,050 miles, then about 6,800 miles in the following year, and around 6,200 miles in the most recent twelve-month period. That gradual tapering is not unusual for a vehicle approaching its mid-teens, and the overall average of approximately 9,550 miles per year sits squarely within typical use for this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the record that would raise concerns about the car having been left standing or clocked. The recurring advisories and failure items deserve closer attention at any in-person inspection. The nearside rear coil spring was flagged as corroded in both the August 2023 and August 2024 tests. Surface corrosion on coil springs can progress to cracking under load, so a buyer should examine that spring carefully for pitting, flaking, or any signs of sag that might indicate a reduced spring rate. The front lower suspension arm rear bushes have appeared on three consecutive tests as worn or splitting, which points to a component that has been living on the edge of acceptable tolerance for some time. Have a garage put the car on a lift and check for play in those bushes, along with the front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, which was noted as severely deteriorated in 2024 and may have allowed grit to enter the joint. Beyond the suspension, the offside side repeater fault has appeared on two separate occasions, which could indicate a wiring or earthing issue behind the front wing rather than simply a failed bulb. With the car now sitting at 152,848 miles, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, is sensible. The clean 2025 pass provides a solid baseline, but the pattern of recurring minor suspension and lighting faults suggests this car has been kept roadworthy rather than cosmetically pampered.