2012 Skoda Superb 2.0L Diesel · AE12 KVP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward structural degradation and recurring consumable neglect. In the most recent test in March 2026 at 113,987 miles, the tester identified corrosion on the rear sub-frame. Although this was not yet deemed seriously weakened, the presence of rust marks the beginning of a structural issue that requires close monitoring. This is coupled with a new advisory for a perished nearside rear tyre, suggesting a pattern of ignoring minor wear until it reaches inspection limits. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,142 miles per year. Between February 2024 and March 2026, the car covered 10,280 miles, indicating steady and predictable usage rates. However, the failure in February 2025 at 108,751 miles due to an offside front tyre with exposed ply or cords demonstrates that the previous owner failed to perform basic safety-critical checks between intervals, leading to a formal test failure. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the rear sub-frame to determine if the corrosion has progressed since the March 2026 advisory. The buyer should check for deep pitting or structural thinning around the mounting points where the suspension attaches. Furthermore, the knocking noise reported on the nearside front suspension in February 2023 at 98,605 miles should be re-evaluated to ensure that bushes or coil springs have not since deteriorated. Given the history of tyre-related failures, the age and sidewall condition of all four tyres must be verified for cracking or impact damage.