What is the best way to test my superdrive?

Hello there;
My mac is OS X LION 10.7.5. I, have tried to install winodws 8.1 and when I was in the stage of installation it wont recognize my ISO file in my DVD disc. So is this enough to declare disc cluprit? or there is a kind of test that my be run and verify disc functionality? My other If it's problem and want to purchase a new DVD drive, I, am thinking of Blue-ray. is it compatible to my current OS.
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