2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · WG08 AEJ

The vehicle is road‑worthy, having passed its latest MOT on 27 November 2025 at 155,050 miles. The most recent test recorded advisory items – rear brake disc wear, light misting from the nearside front shock absorber, corrosion on the rear coil springs and sub‑frame mounting, and a severely deteriorated ball‑joint dust cover – but no outright failures. Compared with the two failed tests in December 2024 and December 2023, the trend appears to be stabilising, suggesting that recent remedial work has addressed the most critical defects while a number of wear‑related advisories persist. At 155,050 miles the car has accumulated roughly 8,600 miles per year over its 18‑year life, a mileage rate that sits within normal usage for a family saloon. The mileage rose from 124,463 miles in November 2022 to the current figure in November 2025, indicating an average of about 10,000 miles per year during the last three years – slightly above the long‑term average but not indicative of abrupt over‑use. No significant mileage gaps appear in the record, and the odometer progression aligns with the documented test dates. A prospective buyer should concentrate on the rear braking system, confirming that the disc thickness remains within safe limits and that pads are not excessively worn. Inspection of the front suspension should verify that the shock absorber oil leak is only light misting and that the ball‑joint dust cover is replaced, as its severe deterioration could permit ingress of dirt. The corroded rear coil springs and sub‑frame mounting area merit a close visual check for any structural weakening. Drive‑shaft CV boots on both front sides have shown repeated splits or severe deterioration; confirming the integrity of these boots and the condition of the underlying joints is advisable. Finally, ensure that the registration‑plate lamp functions correctly and that the supplementary restraint system warning lamp illuminates, as both were flagged in recent tests.