2020 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · XT02 ASH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning failure to address recurring defects. In the most recent test in September 2025 at 59,087 miles, the tester flagged rear inner brake pads as wearing thin. This follows an identical advisory from the October 2024 test at 48,371 miles. While the car passed both tests, the persistent nature of this fault indicates that the previous owner has neglected routine consumable maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a clear progression of roughly 11,000 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, followed by another 10,700 miles between October 2024 and September 2025. This steady accumulation suggests regular road use rather than long periods of standing, which generally benefits the mechanical components and engine seals, though it also accelerates the wear on the braking and suspension systems. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the rear braking system to ensure the calipers are not binding or seized, which often causes uneven pad wear. Given the repeated reports of thin inner pads, you should also check the condition of the brake discs for scoring or excessive ridging. The inspection should also extend to the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as the lack of proactive attention to the brakes suggests that other mechanical wear items may have been overlooked by the owner.