2014 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · AM52 MCK

The 2014 Skoda Octavia passed its most recent MOT on 9 February 2026 at 95,810 miles, and the overall maintenance trend is broadly stable. The tester flagged front tyres worn close to the legal limit on both sides, indicating the owner allowed tyre wear to progress right up to the pass threshold rather than replacing them proactively. A sub-frame corrosion advisory also appeared, noted as not seriously weakened. The car has passed every recorded MOT, but the pattern of advisories suggests cosmetic and structural rust is being monitored rather than actively repaired. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The car covered roughly 1,321 miles in the four months between the September 2023 test at 86,558 miles and the February 2024 test at 87,766 miles, then jumped approximately 6,723 miles over the following twelve months to reach 94,489 miles by February 2025. The most recent annual interval from February 2025 to February 2026 accounts for just 1,321 miles, suggesting the car has seen very light use recently or may have spent extended periods stationary. The annualised average of around 7,984 miles aligns with typical UK usage. A buyer should inspect the sub-frame and rear suspension components carefully. The 2023 test at 86,558 miles flagged corrosion on the rear sub-frame and both rear suspension arms, and the February 2026 test at 95,810 miles again noted sub-frame corrosion front and rear. This recurring advisory implies the vehicle has been exposed to moisture or road salt over a sustained period, and a physical underbody inspection is warranted to confirm the corrosion remains superficial rather than structurally compromising. The offside front brake backing plate was flagged as insecure in September 2023, so checking the security of all brake dust shields and backing plates is sensible. The repeated tyre wear advisories in 2022 and 2026 point to possible alignment or suspension geometry issues, or simply deferred maintenance. A four-wheel alignment check and close examination of inner tyre edges would be prudent before purchase.