2014 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · T21 RAT

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a stable but reactive maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 28 January 2026 at 105,316 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for an inoperative registration plate lamp and low headlamp aim. These are minor electrical and adjustment issues that do not indicate mechanical neglect, suggesting the owner is willing to rectify specific safety-related defects to maintain a valid certificate. The mileage profile is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between the October 2023 test at 89,744 miles and the January 2025 test at 99,113 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles in fifteen months. This indicates regular usage which is generally beneficial for engine components and rubber seals compared to long periods of തന്നെ. The intervals between tests are consistent, suggesting the vehicle has been driven on a predictable annual schedule. A buyer should focus on the braking system, given the failure in January 2025 at 99,113 miles due to an imbalanced rear service brake. While this was rectified, an imbalance often stems from sticking caliper pistons, seized sliders, or uneven pad wear. A physical inspection should verify for even friction material on the discs and check if the vehicle drifts under braking. Because the record shows no recurring structural corrosion or suspension failures, the mechanical integrity of the chassis appears well-maintained, though a check of control arm bushes and shock absorbers remains advisable for a vehicle of this mileage.