2020 Skoda Octavia SE First Edition TSI 1.0L Petrol · EU70 FPZ

The 2020 Skoda Octavia SE First Edition TSI presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 20 October 2025 at 66,862 miles with zero defects recorded. That outcome is a marked step forward from the 2026-10-26 test at 36,536 miles, where the tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and a worn, pitted, or scored nearside rear brake disc. The fact that no brake-related or other defects appeared in either the 2024 or 2025 tests suggests the rear braking system was properly addressed and has since remained in good order. The overall record points to a vehicle that is currently roadworthy and has moved from a period of minor wear-related advisories to a clean bill of health. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a six-year-old car. Between 20 October 2023 at 36,536 miles and 9 October 2024 at 51,338 miles, the car covered 14,802 miles in just under twelve months, indicating a period of heavier use. That rate then slowed to 15,524 miles over the following twelve months up to 20 October 2025 at 66,862 miles. The annualised figure of roughly 11,144 miles per year sits squarely within the typical range for a vehicle of this age, and there are no suspiciously large gaps or sudden drops in the record that would suggest long periods of standing or mileage irregularities. From a buyer's perspective, the 2023 rear brake wear advisory is worth noting but not alarming, since the subsequent two clean passes indicate the issue was resolved. A prospective buyer should still inspect the rear brake discs and pads in person, checking for lipping, scoring, or uneven wear that could hint at a binding caliper or sticking handbrake mechanism. The offside rear child seat restriction noted in 2023 prevented a full adult seatbelt inspection, so the offside rear belt should be pulled fully and checked for fraying, slow retraction, or damage. Given the car's age and mileage, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and around the rear axle is sensible, along with a check of suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration. Tyre condition and age should also be verified, as consumable wear is consistent with the mileage and no recent advisory does not guarantee current tread depth or sidewall integrity.