2022 Skoda Superb 2.0L Petrol · EU22 BNL

The Skoda Superb currently holds a valid MOT, having passed its most recent test on 24 March 2026 at 42,057 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a pattern of minor recurring wear issues rather than serious structural or mechanical failure. The day prior, the car failed on a cut front tyre, a worn nearside rear brake pad, perished rear tyres, and a light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber. All identified faults were rectified before the pass test 24 hours later, indicating reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The light misting on the nearside front shock absorber persisted as an advisory in the pass test, suggesting early-stage deterioration that has not yet reached failure but warrants monitoring. The mileage progression is consistent with typical use for a 2022-registered vehicle. The car covered approximately 9,679 miles in the twelve months between the April 2025 test at 32,378 miles and the March 2026 test at 42,057 miles, aligning with the UK average annual mileage. There are no significant gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded data to suggest long periods of standing or recent high-intensity use. The record is sparse, limited to two tests in the past two years, which restricts the ability to identify longer-term wear patterns. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking components. The recurring advisory for light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber indicates the unit is beginning to weep internally. While not an immediate failure, a degraded shock absorber affects damping efficiency, tyre contact, and braking distances. Check for uneven tyre wear on the nearside front, which would confirm compromised damping. The tester also flagged a worn nearside rear brake pad down to the wear indicator just before the pass test. Inspect the rear brake pads and discs for uneven wear or lipping, as a pad worn to the metal backing plate can score the disc, increasing repair costs. The repeated advisories for cracking and perishing on both rear tyres across two consecutive tests point to either age-related degradation or prolonged exposure to UV and standing. On a car of this age, perished sidewalls suggest the rear tyres may be original or have been replaced with a budget compound prone to sidewall deterioration. Inspect the date stamps on all four tyres. Any tyre displaying sidewall cracking below 3mm tread depth or date stamps older than five years should be replaced regardless of remaining tread. The MOT record shows no corrosion, emissions, or structural advisories, which is reassuring, but the pattern of minor advisories and reactive repairs suggests the previous owner addressed only what the MOT demanded rather than following a proactive service schedule.