I’ve been looking at buying a used 2020 1.5 Octavia estate bout 50000 miles or less

any advice 

I’ve been looked at approved used cars via Skoda dealership’s mainly because of the 12 month warranty 

 

but I’m open to buying private with fsh and maybe doing a independent warranty something like warranty wise

 

I’m currently doing 30 miles a day 12000 miles a year commuting to work I wanted a estate as I go fishing some weekend's cart around a fair bit of gear

 

Thanks in advance 

Welcome.

 

If a Skoda Approved Used car i expect it to not just have a FSH or FMDSH but the history showing all servicing done as per Manufacturers Guidelines, Recommendations, Schedule or Spec.

 

So even if on Flexible Servicing you will be getting a car that had the Pollen Filter Changed at 4 years, the Spark plugs at 4 years or 40,000 miles, 

the air filter checked if not changed yet, and not needing changed.

Brake fluid changed at 3 years or at 4 / now.

The Oil and filter changed at least twice if on Variable Servicing but ideally now before hand over.

The Body work properly checked for damage or repairs and done to the standard to keep the Corrosion Warranty valid.

 

There is some really shockingly bad Skoda Approved Used cars on offer for sale.  There is supposed to be rigorous checks.  Sadly often not. 

 

 

The Cam belt is no longer scheduled for a change @ 5 years / 50,000 miles

& if a DSG not due an oil change at 40,000 miles as it is a DQ200 with no servicing.

Edited 22 August, 20241 yr by Ootohere