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Skoda VIN check: Octavia, Superb and Kodiaq.

Enter the VIN and see what has been recorded about the car: mileage, damage, services and factory equipment.

Enter VIN number (17 characters)

You see the make and model for free, before you pay.

The Octavia, Superb or Fabia in the ad
How many km a year has it done?
A rough calculation
≈ 21.600 km per yearNormal mileage

A common pace for a private car. Still check that the readings in the report rise steadily.

A pace proves nothing on its own. The report shows the readings found for the VIN, so you can see whether the figure in the ad fits them.

The car's life, in order.

The timeline puts everything we found in a single sequence: delivery, services, mileage readings, damage and inspections.

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Timeline
An overview of the entire report. All events are listed chronologically for a quick history review.
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Note
Events are displayed chronologically, from the most recent to the oldest. The period covered depends on the data available for this vehicle.
Vehicle reported stolen
There is a record indicating that this vehicle was reported stolen. Please check the "Theft" section for more information.
07.2024
Romania
Mileage record
A mileage reading was recorded for this vehicle.
07.2024
Romania
Damage recorded
A record linked to a damage event was found in the car's history.
04.2023
Romania
Maintenance carried out
A periodic maintenance operation was recorded.
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Ambition, Style or L&K.

The same model has very different prices depending on the trim level. Compare what the ad says with the factory equipment in the report, when available.

From base to top
  1. Active
    The base version. Common in fleets.
  2. Ambition
    The mid level, the most common among imports.
  3. Style
    Generous equipment: climate control, alloy wheels, driver assistance, depending on the year.
  4. Laurin & Klement
    The top of the range on the Superb, Kodiaq and Octavia, with its own interior and equipment.
Sportline

Sporty look: bumpers, wheels, seats. The engines are the regular ones.

RS

The sport version, with a more powerful engine and its own set-up.

Scout

An Octavia estate with an off-road look, usually with 4x4.

4x4

That's Skoda's name for all-wheel drive. It shows in the technical data.

The names have changed over the years. Older models also come as Classic or Elegance, and each level's equipment differs by year and model.

Signs of heavy use.

The report and the papers show how the car was used. What only shows on the car you tick off in the viewing checklist below.

  • In the report

    Readings that climb fast

    Big differences between mileage readings in consecutive years.

  • In the report

    Frequent services at fixed intervals

    Many garage visits in a year, with high mileage between them.

  • In the report

    Lots of minor damage

    Several low-value damage records, in different years.

  • In the papers

    First owner

    A leasing, rental or transport company in the car's papers.

On a used Skoda, the history matters more than the mileage.

An Octavia or Superb with regular services and consistent readings can be a better choice than a low-mileage car without a clear history.

The Certcar report links the mileage over time with the service history, so you see how the car was used and maintained before you negotiate.

Mileage check →Service history →
Octavia viewing checklistTick
1 of 6 checked
The report takes care of the first point. You check the rest on the car.
Skoda questions.
What buyers want to know before putting down a deposit on a used Skoda.
Enter the 17 characters of the VIN on this page. You see the make, model and year for free, then you can buy the full report: mileage, damage, service history, factory equipment and the other sections available for that car.
Yes. The report includes a commercial use check: taxi, rental or fleet. The mileage readings and services also show how hard the car was used.
There is no fixed limit. A high-mileage car serviced on time can be a better choice than one with low mileage and no history. What matters is that the dashboard figure fits the readings in the report.
On cars Skoda builds in Czechia, the VIN usually starts with TMB. You find it at the base of the windscreen, on the door pillar sticker and in field E of the registration document.
Many Skoda models use platforms, engines and gearboxes from the Volkswagen group. Your car's exact engine is in the report's technical data.
No. The report shows what has been recorded in the car's history. The current condition is checked with a garage diagnostic and a test drive.
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Find out if the mileage adds up.

Check the Skoda before you pay a deposit or travel to the viewing.

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