Looking at 2014 Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 TDI manual 196,000km and would like advice on what to look for.

I am considering a 2014 Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 TDI manual with 196,000 km, advertised for €4,000. It has recently passed the Irish NCT and is valid until July 2027, with road tax paid until August 2026. The seller claims it is in excellent condition and recently received around €2,500 of work, including a timing-belt kit, water pump, clutch, four injectors, suspension servicing, tyres, brake pads, fluids, filters and engine oil, with invoices available.

Before arranging an inspection, I would appreciate advice on the main problems to look for at this mileage, how believable the specification and repair claims sound, and whether there are any particular engine, gearbox, DPF, EGR, turbo, injector or electrical issues I should consider.

Here is the description, is there anything here that seems like a red flag? I'm just looking for a reliable car at the lowest possible price including running costs.

"Description

For sale is a 2014 Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 TDI manual.

The car is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition, fully serviced and ready to drive away.

No money needs to be spent on the vehicle 2014 1.6 TDI Diesel Manual 196,000 km NCT until July 2027 Road Tax until August 2026 Road Tax: €180 per year

Average fuel consumption: 5.5L/100km Approximately 3,000 km ago,

the car received a full service worth around €2,500.

Fully serviced suspension. 4 brand new tyres. New brake pads.

New timing belt kit.

New water pump.

Brand new clutch.

All four injectors replaced.

New injector. Fresh engine oil.

All filters replaced.

All fluids replaced.

All work is supported by invoices and receipts, which will be provided to the new owner.

Driving Mode Selection: Sport, Eco, Comfort, Comfort+ and Normal.

Large touchscreen infotainment system.

Satellite Navigation.

Apple CarPlay. Bluetooth. AUX. USB connectivity.

Dual-zone climate control.

Cruise control. Front and rear parking sensors. Automatic headlights. Rain sensor. Heated mirrors. Full electric package. Electric mirrors.

Tow bar. Alloy wheels in excellent condition. Roof rails.

Large family-size boot. The car drives perfectly. Engine, gearbox, clutch and suspension are all in excellent condition.

Interior is clean and well looked after, while the bodywork is in very good condition. This is a high-specification model with selectable driving modes, including Sport, Eco and Comfort, offering a more enjoyable and versatile driving experience. A reliable, economical and spacious family estate with low running costs. No investment required – simply get in and drive. Any inspection is welcome. Test drives are welcome.
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I pulled whatever history I could, the car was a write off in 2017 - Class C, so according to the insurgence company it was cheaper to replace than repair. It was then imported to Ireland in the same year and driven ever since. The car has a few scratches on the front and back bumper, but I'm not picky about cosmetics.

One thing that does bother me about the listing is that they clam that the car has Regenerative braking, and they talk about "selectable driving modes" but it is a manual gear box so I don't see how that works.