2021 Skoda Octavia VRS TDI 4X4 S-A 2.0L Diesel · FL71 ETF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a persistent pattern of reactive maintenance regarding consumable components. The most recent test on March 10, 2026 at 48,948 miles passed despite advisories for perishing and cracking on both the offside front and nearside rear tyres. This mirrors findings from the September 2024 test where both rear tyres were also flagged for similar damage, suggesting the owner only addresses tyre issues once they reach a legal or safety threshold. The mileage profile is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,800 miles per annum. Between the September 2024 test at 36,101 miles and the March 2026 test at 48,948 miles, the car covered 12,847 miles in eighteen months. This indicates active recent usage rather than long periods of standing, which explains the accelerated wear on rubber components and braking hardware noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the 2024 record noted front brake pads at a critical 2mm thickness. Given the mileage accumulated since that warning, the front pads likely discs require immediate replacement if not already serviced. The recurring advisories for tyre cracking across multiple years indicate the rubber compound may be suffering from age-related degradation rather than just wear, necessitating a check of the sidewalls for structural integrity to prevent blowout failure under load.