2010 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · AJ10 PCU

The 2010 SKODA YETI presents a mechanical picture defined by a persistent pattern of suspension and braking system deficiencies that recurred across several years, culminating in a clean pass on 2025-11-15 following two consecutive failing tests in late 2024. The history shows a cycle of nearside and offside rear coil spring failures, severe deterioration of front and offside lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers, and anti-roll bar linkage issues that returned even after the 2024-11-14 pass, with the next failure appearing just four days later. While the most recent MOT result indicates compliance with current standards, the cumulative record reveals that the vehicle's chassis and handling systems have been subjected to repeated stress events that have degraded critical components rather than simply being repaired and cleared each time. At 179,076 miles and 16 years old, the vehicle accumulates approximately 11,192 miles per annum—a rate consistent with normal usage for its age but masking the fact that certain high-wear areas experienced more concentrated strain during specific intervals. The test schedule itself tells a story: three failed attempts between October 2024 and November 2025 suggest either intermittent repair efforts followed by recurrence of the same faults, or that the vehicle was driven heavily enough to produce measurable deterioration between tests. There are no large jumps in mileage that would indicate sudden heavy use, yet the proximity of the 2024-11-11 and 2025-11-15 tests—just four days apart—points to a focused period where the same systemic weaknesses were re-emerging despite whatever interventions may have occurred. The anti-roll bar linkage ball joint assemblies on both the nearside and offside sides show severely deteriorated dust covers across multiple test cycles, a sign that the bushings themselves are likely worn through or damaged beyond their original specifications. The front lower suspension arms also feature badly deteriorated ball joint dust covers, and both sets of front lower suspension arms exhibit the same condition. Additionally, rear brake pads are reported as wearing thin, and the tyres are noted as worn close to legal limits on both sides. On a test drive, you should pay particular attention to steering pull when navigating corners, as compromised anti-roll bar linkages often manifest as vague steering feedback or a tendency for the car to understeer. Knocking over small bumps will be more pronounced if the front lower suspension arms are fatigued, and you may feel a spongy or pulsating pedal characteristic of weakened coil springs. Finally, inspect the tyres for uniform wear versus edge wear, and listen for any clicking or popping sounds coming from the anti-roll bar connections during hard cornering, as these are classic indicators of bearing degradation.