2012 Skoda Superb 2.0L Diesel · DA12 FEP

The Skoda Superb presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 3 November 2025 at 43,492 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, though the history shows two anomalous fail results logged immediately before passes on the same dates in October 2024 and October/November 2025, both at identical mileages and with no defects cited. This pattern suggests administrative or documentation failures rather than mechanical faults, as the vehicle cleared each subsequent test without repair work noted. At 14 years old the Superb shows 43,492 recorded miles, an average of roughly 3,107 miles per year. The odometer moved only 379 miles between the October 2023 test (42,439 miles) and the October 2024 test (42,818 miles), then a further 674 miles to the November 2025 pass. Such low annual use over a long period implies the car has stood idle for extended spells, which can accelerate rubber perishing, brake caliper seizing, and underbody corrosion even where the test sheet stays clean. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and low-use profile. Long standing invites moisture ingress and surface rust on structural members, so the sills, subframes, and brake lines warrant close checking despite the absence of corrosion advisories in the record. The repeated zero-defect fails with same-day passes point to previous owners correcting paperwork or presentation issues rather than neglected maintenance. Verify the V5C and any service invoices to confirm the mileage is genuine and the car was not off-road for undeclared reasons during its low-mileage years.