2001 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · SM51 BAZ

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 October 2025 at 71,550 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. Recorded mileage sits at 71,550 against a 25-year lifespan, equating to roughly 2,862 miles per year. The test history shows steady, low annual accumulation: 59,851 miles in September 2021, 62,335 in October 2022, 66,339 in October 2023, 68,918 in October 2024, and 71,550 in October 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear between entries. The clean record across all five years suggests the previous keeper maintained basic statutory testing but the sparse advisory data gives limited insight into component condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely periods of standing. Low use over two decades can allow moisture ingress and structural rust to develop without triggering MOT failures. Brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions should be physically assessed despite no advisories being raised. The absence of recorded defects reflects test-day condition only and does not certify longer-term mechanical integrity on a 2001 chassis.