2010 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · YP10 DPV

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 3 December 2025 at 166,187 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, though a recurring pattern of immediate failures followed by passes emerges. In both 2024 and 2025, the Octavia failed tests just days before a successful result, which suggests that minor rectifyable issues such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor sensor adjustments were being addressed immediately prior to the re-test. The recorded mileage of 166,187 miles over 16 years represents a consistent annual usage pattern of approximately 10,400 miles. This aligns with typical expectations for a vehicle of this age. The data shows steady progression between tests, with roughly 4,000 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 4,000 miles covered between November 2024 and December 2025. This regularity indicates the car has been used regularly rather than left stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for mechanical seals and components. While the recent records are clean, the high mileage necessitates a thorough inspection of high-wear areas that MOT tests overlook. A buyer should examine the suspension bushes for tearing and the coil springs for fractures, as these are common failure points on Octavia at this mileage. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for corrosion on the sills and structural mounting points is also vital, as the MOT history does not indicate previous structural failures. The buyer should also verify the brake discs for significant thinning or pitting and ensure the calipers are not binding despite the clean pass record.