2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · SG17 CGV

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on 2026-02-20, just five months ago at 115,585 miles, confirms it passed without defects. However, the record reveals an unusual pattern: two consecutive failures at the same mileage (95,022 miles) in early 2024, followed by a clean pass in February 2025 and another in February 2026. While the latest tests show no active issues, the repeated failures at identical mileage—just five months apart—suggest a temporary oversight rather than a consistent maintenance trend. The lack of advisories or recurring faults in the last three tests implies the vehicle was either serviced between failures or the issues were non-recurring, though the cause remains unexplained. The mileage progression indicates aggressive usage, averaging over 12,800 miles annually since 2024, a rate significantly higher than typical for a nine-year-old vehicle. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the odometer jumped by 13,621 miles, a rapid accumulation that may correlate with the two back-to-back MOT failures. The gap between the 2025 and 2026 tests (10,942 miles in 12 months) is more moderate, but the earlier spike raises questions about whether critical components—such as suspension bushes, brake calipers, or drivetrain bearings—were under excessive stress during that period. The absence of advisories in recent tests does not preclude latent wear, particularly in high-mileage areas like wheel bearings or exhaust mounts. Given the lack of specific fault codes in the record, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension components, particularly the rear bushes and coil springs, which often fail silently at this mileage. The repeated failures at the same odometer reading hint at a potential underlying issue with brake binding or caliper seizure, so the rear brake system—including discs, pads, and hardware—must be checked for uneven wear or corrosion. Structural integrity is also worth examining, especially around the wheel arches and sills, where high mileage and potential road salt exposure could accelerate rust. The engine bay should be inspected for fluid leaks, as these often precede more serious drivetrain failures. While the MOT history suggests no immediate red flags, the aggressive mileage pattern demands vigilance for wear that may not yet have manifested.