2014 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · WM14 FKU

This Skoda Octavia presents an exceptionally stable maintenance profile. The most recent MOT on 22 December 2025 at 128,324 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of first-time passes dating back to December 2021, indicating a vehicle that has been kept in a roadworthy state without the need for corrective repairs between tests. The mileage accumulation aligns with typical usage for a twelve year old vehicle. The distance covered between 8 December 2021 at 83,470 miles and 22 December 2025 at 128,324 miles shows a steady increase, though the gap between November 2023 and December 2024 was notably lower at 1,290 miles. This suggests a period of reduced use, but the lack of defects during this time implies the car did not suffer from common standing issues like seized calipers or flat-spotted tyres. The absence of any recorded advisories over five years is rare for a vehicle of this age and mileage. Usually, a car with 128,324 miles would show signs of wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs. The clean record suggests either a rigorous preventative maintenance regime by the previous owner or a very lenient testing history. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the underbody for corrosion, as surface rust often goes unmentioned until it becomes a structural failure. Checking the service history for timing belt and water pump replacements is critical, as these are interval-based components that the MOT test does not evaluate. Focus on the condition of the clutch and gearbox operation to ensure the drivetrain matches the clean MOT record.