2014 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · DS64 AVL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 124,137 miles passed, it followed with multiple advisories for thin rear brake pads, worn tyres across all four corners, and slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage. This suggests a worsening trend of deferred maintenance, where components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure or near-legal limits. The mileage progression is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,300 miles per year. There is a significant increase in usage noted between October 2020 (70,428 miles) and October 2022 (89,006 miles), where nearly 19,000 miles were covered in two years. This period of higher intensity coincides with a surge in mechanical failures, including significant wear on brake discs and suspension arm bushes, indicating that the vehicle's components are under considerable stress during high-mileage intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the lower suspension and structural integrity. The 2023 test at 101,918 miles flagged excessive corrosion on the rear suspension arm mounting area, which is a structural risk that requires physical verification that it has not spread. Additionally, the recurring issues with anti-roll bar linkages and suspension arm bushes across 2023, 2024, and 2025 indicate the suspension geometry is nearing total degradation. Attention is also required for the braking system and electrical health. The record of inoperative MIL lights in both 2021 and 2023 suggests intermittent electrical faults that may mask engine malfunctions. Given the history of failing on thin pads and worn discs, the buyer should verify the current thickness of all brake friction materials, as the vehicle has a documented history of having these replaced only after they become hazardous.