2018 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · SA68 RWK

A consistent record of roadworthiness defines this vehicle, with five consecutive MOT tests resulting in passes without a single recorded defect or advisory. This stable trend is evidenced by the most recent clean pass on 5 December 2025, indicating that the vehicle has met the minimum legal safety and environmental standards without requiring remedial work for several years. The recorded mileage of 99,110 miles reflects a high annual usage rate of approximately 12,389 miles per year over its eight-year lifespan. This level of accumulation suggests the vehicle has been used extensively, which typically correlates with accelerated wear on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking consumables compared to lower-mileage examples of the same age. Given the absence of specific defects in the DVSA history, there are no flagged components such as corroded brake pipes or worn suspension linkages to target. However, due to the high mileage, a test drive should focus on identifying any emerging wear that has not yet reached the threshold of an MOT failure. Listen for knocks or clunks from the suspension over uneven surfaces and feel for any steering irregularities or pedal judder during braking. Attention should be paid to the operational smoothness of the gearbox and the consistency of engine performance under load. While the MOT record shows no exhaust emissions failures, the high mileage makes it prudent to verify the absence of excessive smoke or abnormal idling during the physical inspection.