2014 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · OV64 TWY

The 2014 Skoda Octavia presents a stable maintenance trend overall, though the most recent MOT on 17 September 2025 at 137,247 miles flagged two minor advisories that warrant attention. Both rear brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored, but not seriously weakened. A windscreen defect was also recorded, described as damaged but not adversely affecting the driver's view. These are not failures, yet the rear brake disc advisories represent a new development compared to the clean bill of health recorded in September 2024 at 126,574 miles. The vehicle has passed every MOT on record, indicating consistent baseline compliance, but the latest advisories suggest consumable wear is now emerging on the rear braking system after a period of defect-free testing. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between September 2021 at 87,866 miles and September 2025 at 137,247 miles, the car covered roughly 49,381 miles over four years, averaging approximately 12,345 miles annually. This aligns closely with the lifetime average of around 11,437 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record. The annual test intervals are consistent, with each MOT occurring within a narrow window around late September, suggesting a regular servicing and testing routine by the current keeper. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear braking system. The September 2025 advisory for worn and pitted rear brake discs indicates these components are approaching the end of their service life. Check the disc thickness, surface condition, and whether the pads have been replaced recently or are due. The windscreen damage noted in the same test should be examined closely to confirm it has not progressed or developed into a crack that could compromise structural integrity or fail a future test. While the advisory states it did not affect the driver's view at the time of testing, stone chips and small chips can spread unpredictably, particularly on a vehicle covering over 12,000 miles per year. Tyre wear has appeared intermittently across the record, with advisories on front tyres in September 2023 and rear tyres in September 2021. This pattern suggests the vehicle may spend significant time on higher-speed roads or that alignment and suspension geometry deserve scrutiny. Have the tracking and wheel geometry checked, and inspect the inner and outer edges of all four tyres for uneven wear. Given the mileage, also examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links for play or deterioration. The brake disc advisories combined with recurring tyre wear point to a vehicle that has been driven consistently and hard enough to wear consumables at a predictable rate, but without evidence of neglect or structural corrosion in the record.