2022 Skoda Superb 2.0L Diesel · DA72 YHF

Tyre condition is the single defining theme in this Skoda Superb's recorded history, and it is a theme that warrants attention rather than alarm. With only one MOT test on file, carried out on 7 November 2025, the car passed first time but collected two related advisories: all four tyres showing slight damage, cracking or perishing, and both front tyres worn close to the legal limit on their inner edges. With just a single test recorded, no trend can yet be established, but the combination of perishing across the full set and inner-edge wear on the front axle is a coherent picture rather than random wear, and it points to two things a buyer should probe: the age of the tyres fitted and the accuracy of the front wheel alignment. The recorded mileage of 25,479 miles over roughly four years equates to about 6,370 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and does not suggest either excessive use or prolonged standing. That said, the perishing noted on all four tyres at this modest mileage is mildly unusual, since cracking of that kind is more commonly associated with aged rubber than with distance covered, and it raises the possibility that the car is still running on its original factory-fitted tyres. The inner-edge wear on both front tyres is a separate matter: wear concentrated on the inner shoulders of an axle pair is a classic signature of incorrect tracking or camber settings, or of worn suspension geometry components, and it is worth establishing whether the wear pattern has been addressed or whether the tyres were simply replaced without correcting the underlying cause. On inspection, the buyer should examine all four tyres closely, checking the sidewalls and tread grooves for the fine surface cracking described in the advisory and confirming the tread depth across the full width of each tyre rather than just the visible outer portion. If the tyres have been replaced since the test, ask for evidence of a four-wheel alignment check carried out at the same time; if they have not, budget for a full set of replacements plus alignment, as fitting new rubber to a misaligned front axle will simply reproduce the same inner-edge wear within a few thousand miles. Uneven front tyre wear on a car of this age can also occasionally reflect a kerb strike or worn suspension bushes, so a visual check of the front lower arms, ball joints and wheel rims for impact marks is sensible. On a test drive, listen for any humming or droning that changes with road speed, which can indicate unevenly worn or feathered tyre tread, and feel for a tendency of the steering to pull to one side on a level road or a steering wheel that sits off-centre when driving straight, both of which would corroborate an alignment issue. Over broken surfaces, pay attention for knocks or looseness from the front suspension that might explain disturbed geometry. Beyond the tyres, the record contains no failures, no structural or corrosion advisories and no brake or emissions concerns, so the recent record is relatively clean; the negotiating position should centre on the cost of tyres and alignment rather than any deeper mechanical doubt.