SKODA OCTAVIA SE TECH FIRST ED TDI2020 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on July 24, 2025 at 53,593 miles passed following a failure just three days prior due to a fractured offside rear coil spring. While the immediate mechanical failure was rectified, the recurring advisory for inner wear on the offside front tyre suggests an ongoing alignment or suspension geometry issue that remains unaddressed. The mileage progression is consistent with a typical low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 14,612 miles between the July 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 14,331 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. This steady usage pattern suggests the car has not sat for long periods, which is generally beneficial for engine seals and brake components, though it places standard wear on consumables at these intervals. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and alignment personally, as the repeated inner wear on the offside front tyre noted in 2025 often points to worn ball joints, faulty control arms, or incorrect camber settings. The fractured coil spring failure also necessitates a check that the opposite side component has been replaced, as these often fail in pairs. The history of tyre failures in 2023 involving cuts and nails worn towards the legal limit indicates the previous owner may have neglected basic tyre maintenance until an MOT failure forced action.