2020 Skoda Superb 2.0L Diesel · CX69 ODM

The 2020 Skoda Superb currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 8 December 2025 at 85,976 miles, but the overall maintenance trend is not stable. The most recent test recorded an advisory for light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber, a defect that first appeared in December 2024 at 74,802 miles and has persisted across three consecutive tests without being rectified. This suggests a slow, ongoing deterioration of the front shock absorber seals rather than a sudden failure, yet the fault has remained unaddressed for over eighteen months. The vehicle also failed a retest on 10 December 2024 at the same mileage for a serious fluid leak on the offside rear shock absorber, which was repaired before the later pass, indicating at least one suspension component was replaced. The pattern shows a car with a clean bill of health through 2022 and 2023 that has since developed multiple suspension oil leaks, pointing to a worsening trend in damping component condition. The mileage progression tells a clear story of sustained high annual use. The car covered roughly 14,329 miles per year on average, climbing from 49,244 miles in December 2022 to 85,976 miles by December 2025, a gain of 36,732 miles in three years. There is no evidence of long periods standing idle, and the MOT record is complete with no gaps in annual testing. The jump from 65,651 miles in November 2023 to 74,802 miles in December 2024 represents 9,151 miles in just over thirteen months, while the following year to December 2025 added 11,174 miles, confirming the vehicle has been driven consistently and at an increasing rate. This level of use places above-average stress on suspension bushes, dampers, brake discs, and drivetrain mounts. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front and rear suspension. The repeated shock absorber oil misting and the prior serious rear leak raise the question of whether the replacement damper is an original-spec unit and whether the remaining original units are approaching the same failure point. Check for uneven tyre wear, particularly on the inner edges, which would confirm worn bushes or misaligned geometry from degraded suspension components. Inspect the exhaust system and underbody for corrosion, as high-mileage cars exposed to road salt can develop structural rust around subframes and mounting points well before it becomes an MOT failure. The nearside front tyre cut noted in December 2024 was minor at the time, but the same wheel should be checked for sidewall damage or slow punctures that may have developed since. The braking system and drivetrain deserve attention too. High annual mileage means brake discs and pads will have been replaced at least once, and the record shows no brake-related advisories, which is encouraging. Still, have a technician measure disc thickness and check for binding rear calipers, a common issue on high-mileage VAG-platform cars. Inspect the CV boots, inner and outer, for splits that could lead to joint failure, and listen for knock from the front suspension over sharp bumps, which would indicate worn drop links or top mounts. The car has been well used and reasonably maintained to pass its MOT tests, but the unresolved front shock absorber misting and the history of a rear damper leak suggest the suspension system is entering a phase where further component replacements are likely within the next twelve months.