2014 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · WG64 FSK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the most recent testing history indicates a minor shift toward reactive maintenance. Following a clean pass in October 2024 at 49,263 miles, the car failed a retest just four days later at 59,909 miles due to electrical faults in stop lamps, defective headlamp lenses, and tyre condition. While the vehicle passed the subsequent inspection in October 2025, the advisory for a leaking offside front shock absorber suggests the beginning of component failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap in usage between October 2024 and October 2025, where the car covered over 10,000 miles in a single year. This spike in activity after a period of lower use explains the sudden wear noted on the nearside rear tyre. However, low-mileage vehicles are often prone to age degradation of rubber-based components and seals, which may be consistent with the misting of oil observed on the front suspension. A buyer should specifically inspect the offside front shock absorber to determine if the misting has progressed to a functional leak requiring immediate replacement. The previous failure for cloudy headlamp lenses indicates the polycarbonate is beginning to UV degrade, which should be checked for light output clarity to ensure night driving visibility. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection of the brake discs for corrosion and the suspension bushes is advisable, as these parts often perish when vehicles sit for long periods rather than from high-mile wear.