2015 Skoda Superb 2.0L Diesel · KU65 FNL

The 2015 Skoda Superb presents a largely unblemished MOT record across five consecutive annual tests, with every examination from 2021 through 2025 resulting in a pass and no advisory defects recorded in four of those years. The sole blemish appeared at the October 2023 test, where two front tyre advisories were noted, one on the offside front and one on the nearside front, both described as worn close to the legal limit, with the nearside specifically showing inner-edge wear. The fact that no further advisories have been issued in the two subsequent passes suggests the tyres were replaced and no underlying tracking or suspension geometry issue has been flagged since. Overall, the trajectory is one of stable roadworthiness with no recorded failures, advisory recurrence, or component deterioration pattern across the five-year DVSA history. With 112,433 miles recorded on an eleven-year-old vehicle, the Superb has averaged roughly 10,200 miles per year, a figure that sits comfortably within the normal range for its age and consistent with steady private or mixed-use mileage rather than prolonged standing or unusually heavy motorway accumulation. There are no gaps in the annual testing record to indicate significant periods off the road, and the year-on-year continuity implies the car has been in regular service. Mechanically, this level of annual mileage is sufficient to keep drivetrain, suspension, and brake components working through their normal wear cycles without imposing the accelerated fatigue seen on high-mileage fleet vehicles, but it does mean that consumable items such as brake pads, discs, and tyres will have been replaced multiple times over the vehicle's life. For a prospective buyer, the front tyre wear pattern flagged in 2023 warrants specific attention on a test drive, even though no recurrence was noted in subsequent tests. Inner-edge wear on the nearside front in particular can indicate worn suspension bushes, top mounts, or strut bearings allowing camber to shift, or it may simply have reflected a wheel alignment issue that has since been rectified. On inspection, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn bushes or drop links, and pay attention to any pulling to one side under braking or on a motorway, which can point to residual geometry problems. With 112,000 miles now on the odometer, the brake discs and pads will likely be approaching another replacement cycle, so feel for any judder through the pedal or vibration through the steering under firm braking, and listen for grinding or scraping noises that would indicate worn pads or potentially a binding caliper sticking on. Beyond the advisory history, a test drive should include a thorough assessment of the items not flagged in the MOT record but commonly affected by higher-mileage Superbs of this generation. Check the steering rack for any vagueness or knocking through the column over rough roads, and inspect the rear suspension for sagging coil springs, which is a known wear point and can present as a slight rear-end droop or uneven ride height. Examine the underbody and subframe areas for any surface corrosion, particularly around the rear axle and exhaust mounting points, as these areas see considerable road debris exposure. Finally, verify that the dual-clutch DSG gearbox, if fitted, performs smooth and clean shifts through all gears without any hesitation, juddering on pull-away, or reluctant engagement when cold, as gearbox remedial work at this mileage can represent a significant cost not captured in the MOT history alone.