2021 Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-A 2.0L Diesel · DF21 BLX

The 2021 Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-A presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 23 October 2025 at 76,872 miles, passed but flagged three advisories. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, indicating alignment or suspension geometry issues rather than simple wear. The nearside rear shock absorber was also noted as having a light misting of oil, an early sign of seal degradation. Comparing this to the 2024 test at 36,920 miles, where both front tyres were again worn close to the legal limit, a clear pattern emerges. The recurring front tyre wear suggests a persistent underlying fault, likely worn suspension bushes, incorrect tracking, or a binding caliper causing uneven drag. The trend is not improving; it is a consistent, unresolved issue that a previous owner has repeatedly addressed by replacing tyres rather than diagnosing the root cause. The mileage accumulation is highly unusual and demands scrutiny. Between the clean pass on 10 October 2023 at 10,666 miles and the 2025 test at 76,872 miles, the vehicle covered 66,206 miles in just under two years. That is an extraordinary rate of over 33,000 miles per year, heavily skewed toward the latter period. The 2024 test at 36,920 miles shows a more modest 26,254 miles added in the first year. This rapid accumulation in the final phase places significant stress on the drivetrain, brakes, and suspension components, particularly given the recurring tyre wear. The vehicle has not been sitting idle; it has been driven hard and fast, likely on long motorway runs, which can mask underlying mechanical wear if servicing has been neglected. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and steering geometry thoroughly. The repeated edge wear on both front tyres points to excessive toe or camber misalignment, possibly from worn track rod ends, wishbone bushes, or a damaged coil spring. The light misting on the nearside rear shock absorber, while not yet a failure, confirms the dampers are aging under this high mileage load. Check for uneven brake disc wear and binding rear calipers, as dragging brakes can also cause tyre scuffing. The exhaust emissions system on a high-mileage diesel of this age warrants a check for DPF regeneration issues or EGR valve fouling, especially if the rapid mileage accumulation involved short trips. Finally, inspect the subframe and suspension mounting points for corrosion or cracking, as structural integrity can be compromised under sustained high-stress use.