2018 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · SA68 OGE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a failure to address recurring suspension and tyre issues. While the latest test in October 2025 at 64,908 miles passed, it carried over identical advisories from the previous year regarding the nearside front shock absorber and rear tyre. These faults have been present since at least October 2022, indicating that the owner is addressing only the minimum requirements to pass the test rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per year. Data shows a steady progression from 47,076 miles in October 2022 to 64,908 miles in October 2025, representing an increase of roughly 6,000 miles annually. This relatively low annual mileage suggests the car has been used for shorter trips, which explains the perishing of rubber components like the cracking on the nearside rear tyre noted in multiple recent records. A buyer must inspect the nearside front shock absorber, as the light misting of oil has persisted for four consecutive years and indicates an imminent seal failure. The failure in October 2024 at 60,101 miles also revealed significant brake neglect, including worn pads to the indicator, pitted discs, and excessively fluctuating brakes. While these were reportedly repaired to pass the test, the buyer should verify the current condition of the rear rotors to ensure the work was completed correctly. Furthermore, the structural bulge on the offside front tyre in 2024 suggests a history of impact damage or neglect, necessitating a thorough check of all remaining tyres for sidewall integrity.