2013 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · YR63 YMM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with an improving maintenance trend following a period of mechanical neglect. The most recent test in August 2025 at 100,099 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the critical issues identified in previous years were addressed. This is a significant improvement over the August 2024 failure where the car struggled with multiple safety-related items including suspension and braking components. At a recorded mileage of 100,099 miles over 13 years, the Octavia averages approximately 7,700 miles per annum. This is consistent with typical light usage patterns for this age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 8,500 miles covered between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 7,785 miles in the year leading the latest test. This steady progression suggests the vehicle has not been stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent the premature degradation of rubber components and seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system due to historical faults in these areas. The August 2023 advisory noted abnormal wear on the offside rear tyre, which often indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. Furthermore, the 2024 failure highlighted an insecure nearside front track rod end dust cover and a heavily pitted rear outer brake disc. While these were rectified for the subsequent pass, an inspector should verify that the steering geometry is free of play and that the brake calipers show no signs of sticking or uneven wear.