2013 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · SK13 WSW

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 October 2025 at 81,853 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the available history, and the upkeep pattern suggests consistent basic compliance with test standards. Recorded mileage sits at 81,853 against a 2013 build, averaging roughly 6,296 miles per year which is typical for the age. The gap between the 29 June 2022 test at 67,230 miles and the 31 July 2023 test at 70,385 miles shows light annual use of about 3,155 miles, then usage rose to 4,880 miles by October 2024 and 6,588 miles by October 2025. The DVSA data is sparse with no advisories or recorded defects across any entry, so no wear trends on consumables or structure are visible from the record itself. A failed test on 29 October 2024 at 75,265 miles with no defects listed is anomalous and points to an administrative or presentation error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, given the same-day pass at identical mileage. Buyers should still confirm the V5C and DVSA portal show a clean status, as the duplicate entry offers no technical detail to assess. In person, the buyer should verify suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion given the car's 13-year age, even though the MOT record flagged none. Check exhaust emissions and tyre condition for consumable wear invisible in a defect-free history. The clean record implies previous owners kept the car to pass standard, but a physical inspection remains essential on a vehicle of this age.