SKODA OCTAVIA2012 · 2.0L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test on 20 June 2025 at 76,850 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows significant improvement following a period of neglect in mid-2024. While the car previously struggled with braking efficiency and tyre-related failures, the clean sheet from the latest inspection indicates that the previous owner addressed the identified faults and brought the vehicle back to standard. At fourteen years old, the recorded mileage of 76,850 miles represents a low annual usage rate of approximately 5,500 miles. This low-mile pattern often reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of rubber-based components degrading over time. Between September 2022 (55,773 miles) and July 2024 (65,103 miles), the car covered fewer than 10,000 miles over two years, which explains the perishing of tyres noted in the records. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system during a physical inspection. The July 2024 failure revealed imbalanced rear brakes that only barely met the requirements on the subsequent retest. This suggests the calipers may be sticking or the adjustment mechanism is seizing, which can lead to uneven pad wear if not monitored. Additionally, the history of cracking and perishing tyres across 2023 and 2024 confirms that the vehicle sits for long periods, so a thorough check of the sidewalls for dry rot is essential regardless of the remaining tread depth.