2021 Skoda Octavia SE L TDI S-A 2.0L Diesel · KY71 UDM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy based on the most recent inspection, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of deferred brake servicing. In the August 2025 test at 30,432 miles, the tester flagged rear brake pads as wearing thin. This follows a similar advisory from August 2024 at 21,948 miles where the front brake pads were noted as thin. While the vehicle passed both tests, the recurring faults suggest the owner only addresses components when nearing failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical low-use commuter vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests, the car covered 8,484 miles, representing a slight increase in annual usage compared to its historical average. The total distance of 30,432 miles suggests the drivetrain and suspension components have relatively low mechanical wear, and there are no structural failures or major mechanical failures recorded in the history. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the discs have not been scored or thinned due to running on the thin pads for two consecutive years. Given the low mileage, it is also necessary to check for brake corrosion or seized calipers, which often occur on vehicles that sit for long periods. Verify the condition of the rubber bushes and suspension components for cracking, as the MOT record does not detail the state of these non-failure components.