2014 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · GL64 HVO

The vehicle presents a stable state of roadworthiness with a clear trend of improving maintenance. Following a period of recorded defects in 2020, the car has passed its three most recent tests—the latest being on July 10, 2025—with zero defects recorded. This indicates that the mechanical and structural issues identified previously have been addressed, and the vehicle has since maintained a clean record over the last three years. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. There is a visible two-year gap between the October 2021 and July 2023 tests, during which the car covered only 5,874 miles. Since 2023, the usage has remained consistent, with roughly 5,000 miles annually. While the low annual mileage suggests less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber-based components due to periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas flagged during the 2020 test to ensure the repairs have held fast. The record previously noted worn front suspension arm bushes and light misting on the front shock absorbers; while these passed later tests, an inspector should check for fresh tears in the rubber or oil leaks around the dampers. Additionally, the fluctuating front brakes noted in 2020 suggest potential thin rotors or warped discs, which should be checked for any judder through the brake pedal during a test drive. The history of tyre perishing and cracking in 2020 and 2021 is a common symptom of low-use vehicles where rubber dries out before tread wears away. The current tyres should be inspected for sidewall cracking regardless of their remaining tread depth. Given the clean recent history and the low mileage, the vehicle appears to have been well-maintained by its most recent owner, provided the earlier suspension faults were properly rectified.