2021 Skoda Octavia SE L TSI 1.5L Petrol · WJ71 ELV

The 2021 Skoda Octavia SE L TSI presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 16 December 2025 at 23,613 miles with zero defects recorded. The only blemish in the entire history occurred during the earlier test on the same date in December 2024, where both headlamp aims were flagged as too high under item 4.1.2 (a). That single advisory was evidently corrected before the subsequent pass later that same day, indicating the previous owner addressed the issue promptly rather than ignoring it. No recurring mechanical, structural, or braking defects appear anywhere on the record. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. Between the December 2024 test at 17,670 miles and the December 2025 test at 23,613 miles, the car covered 5,943 miles in twelve months, which is still well below the national average. Over its full five-year life, the annualised rate sits at roughly 4,723 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, and the two consecutive annual tests on the same date each December suggest a consistent, predictable ownership pattern rather than long periods of disuse. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that spend most of their time on short urban trips can develop issues that MOT tests do not always catch, such as clutch wear, DPF soot loading in the diesel particulate filter if applicable, or surface corrosion on brake discs and suspension components from prolonged standing. The headlamp aim fault from December 2024, while minor, warrants a quick check that both units sit correctly in their housings and that no impact damage or previous accident repair is present. Inspect the underside for any signs of corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, as even low-mileage cars stored outdoors can suffer from surface rust that compromises structural integrity over time. Tyre condition should also be verified, as infrequent use can lead to flat-spotting and perished sidewalls even when tread depth remains legal.