2020 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · SJ70 TYY

The vehicle presents a roadworthy status following its successful MOT on 09 September 2025 at 72,490 miles. This pass followed an immediate failure just nine miles prior on the same day, due to the nearside rear road wheel having more than one fixing missing. While this specific defect was a minor oversight regarding assembly, the overall maintenance trend remains stable with no recurring mechanical failures or persistent structural advisories recorded across the previous four testing cycles. The mileage pattern indicates consistent and heavy use, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per year over the six-year period. There is a significant jump of 22,193 miles between the May 2023 test and the May 2024 test, followed by another 21,905 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. This rapid accumulation suggests the vehicle is likely used for long-distance commuting, which typically accelerates the wear on consumable components such as suspension bushes, bushings, and brake hardware compared to lower-mileage city cars. A buyer should physically inspect the nearside rear wheel assembly to ensure the missing fixings were replaced and that the wheel studs are not stripped or damaged. Given the high annual mileage, a thorough check of the front suspension components for signs of play or perished rubber boots is advisable, as the record has not yet flagged these issues. The history is clean of structural corrosion or emissions failures, but verify the physical condition of the brake discs and pads to ensure they have not worn prematurely given the 72,000-mile interval.