2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · YR12 FLW

The Skoda Octavia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 September 2025 at 114,650 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed attempt with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the prior three years the vehicle passed cleanly, indicating no recurring advisories or worsening condition in the official record. Mileage progression stays within typical bounds for a 2012 car. The tester logged 78,332 miles in August 2022, 90,682 in September 2023, 102,987 in September 2024, and 114,650 in September 2025. That equates to roughly 11,300 miles per year over the recorded span, above the lifetime average of 8,189 but not extreme. The clean pass history with no flagged corrosion, suspension wear, or brake issues implies the previous owner kept basic consumables and structural items in check. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the sparse MOT data. The absence of advisories means worn suspension bushes, tired coil springs, or early structural rust may simply have fallen under the tester's threshold or gone unrecorded. Given the car is fourteen years old, scrutinise brake discs, underbody corrosion, and exhaust emissions at close hand. The duplicate 10 September 2025 entries warrant a V5C and DVSA confirmation to rule out a clerical error. Assuming the pass stands, the Octavia shows a clean, low-risk history with no evidence of deferred upkeep.