2018 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · AV68 FFO

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding rubber components and brake surfaces. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 36,216 miles passed, the tester flagged both rear tyres for perishing and cracking. This follows a recurring issue also noted in both 2024 and 2023, indicating that the tyres are degrading due to age rather than mileage-related wear. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. Between the September 2022 test at 22,614 miles and the 2024 test at 30,887 miles, the car covered only 8,273 miles. This low usage frequency explains the premature degradation of the tyres and the pitting observed on the front brake discs noted in 2024, as components often suffer from surface corrosion and dry rot when a vehicle sits for long periods without being subjected to regular high-friction use. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the tyre set, as the repeated advisories for cracking across the last three tests suggest they may need immediate replacement to avoid structural failure. The front brake discs should be checked for deep pitting or scoring, as the 2024 record indicates they were already showing signs of surface deterioration despite the low mileage. Additionally, the low mileage justifies a close check of suspension bushes and rubber hoses for cracking, as these materials often fail through age on low-use vehicles before they wear out through friction.