2014 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · LC14 KXO

The 2014 Skoda Octavia presents a broadly stable maintenance picture, though the most recent MOT on 18 December 2025 at 136,009 miles flagged an oil leak that was not deemed excessive at the time of testing. This is a minor advisory rather than a failure, but it warrants close monitoring. The vehicle has passed its last three tests on the first attempt after a single failure in December 2024, suggesting the owner addressed the immediate defects promptly. Overall, the record indicates a car that has been kept legally compliant rather than proactively maintained to a high standard. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of changing usage. Between October 2022 at 72,927 miles and November 2023 at 92,419 miles, the car covered 19,492 miles in roughly twelve months, a sharp increase from the earlier pattern. The following year to December 2024 saw another 19,438 miles added, yet the jump to 136,009 miles by December 2025 represents a striking 44,152 miles in just twelve months. This sudden acceleration in wear demands scrutiny of high-consumption components, particularly the drivetrain, clutch, and engine internals. The December 2024 failure exposed two fronts worn to the cords alongside a defective wiper blade, pointing to a period where basic checks were neglected. A buyer should inspect the inner edges of all four tyres carefully, as the repeated edge wear noted in 2022 and the cord exposure in 2024 suggest possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes that may have gone uncorrected. The rear brake discs and pads flagged as wearing thin in 2022 should also be measured for remaining life, given the enormous mileage covered since that advisory. Beyond consumables, the oil leak noted in the most recent test requires a thorough under-bonnet and underside inspection to identify the source. At 136,009 miles with such a sharp recent increase in use, the exhaust system, particularly the catalytic converter and associated sensors, should be assessed for emissions compliance and structural integrity. The subframe and suspension mounting points merit a close check for corrosion, as this generation of Octavia can develop corrosion-related issues in these areas when subjected to sustained high-mileage use without preventative treatment.