2020 Skoda Superb 1.5L Petrol · GJ20 ADO

The Skoda Superb presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 2026-03-20 at 46,517 miles, though the maintenance trend shows a stable but unresolved pattern of minor fluid leakage and emerging brake wear rather than any deterioration or correction. The March 2026 test recorded light misting of oil on both front shock absorbers, alongside worn but not excessive rear brake discs and thinning rear pads. These are consumable and suspension-seal issues carried forward from earlier tests, not fresh structural defects. Recorded mileage rose from 21,923 in April 2023 to 30,569 in April 2024, then 38,609 in April 2025, reaching 46,517 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 7,750 miles per year, entirely typical for a six-year-old vehicle and showing no abrupt accumulation or standing gaps. The test spacing is annual with one re-test in 2025, giving a clean and consistent odometer trail for the period covered. Front shock absorber misting first appeared on the near side in April 2024 and on both sides from April 2023 onward, persisting without worsening through to 2026. The owner addressed the April 2025 emissions failure, caused by obviously defective control equipment, before the same-day pass, but left the shock misting untouched. A buyer should physically check the front struts for weep progression and confirm the emissions repair was a proper component replacement rather than a temporary clear. Rear braking parts now enter the advisory cycle. The March 2026 tester flagged worn discs and thin pads at the rear, absent in all prior years. Inspect the rear calipers for stick or uneven wear and measure disc thickness against limits. Verify tyre condition across both axles, as 2023 showed both fronts worn on the edge near the legal limit, implying occasional neglect of rotation or alignment.