2015 Skoda Rapid 1.6L Diesel · DG65 EBF

The most recent MOT on 2025-08-28 showed the vehicle passed with several minor issues: offside rear brake disc worn, nearside and offside rear tyres near legal limit, and a corroded rear exhaust. These align with recurring patterns seen in earlier MOTs, though no major failures were recorded. A consistent pattern of brake disc wear, tyre tread issues, and shock absorber oil leaks has emerged over the past four years. Brake discs were noted as worn or pitted in 2023, 2022, and 2025, while tyres consistently showed near-limit wear. Shock absorbers had light oil misting in 2024 and 2022, with a serious fluid leak in the 2022 failed test. These suggest gradual wear rather than sudden deterioration. The trend indicates stable but ongoing mechanical stress. While some issues like the 2022 fluid leak were addressed (no repeat in 2025), others such as brake disc wear and tyre condition persist. No new critical failures were recorded in the latest MOT, suggesting the vehicle’s condition has not worsened significantly. The high mileage of 179,034 miles (16,276 per year) implies heavy usage over 11 years.