2020 Skoda Superb 1.5L Petrol · FX20 BZN

The 2020 Skoda Superb presents a generally stable mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT on 26 May 2026 at 73,468 miles flagged front and rear brake pads wearing thin. This is a consumable wear item rather than a structural concern, and the car has passed every test since a minor failure in May 2023. The trend is broadly improving: after that 2023 failure for wiper effectiveness and two cut rear tyres, the 2024 test was entirely clean, and 2025 only returned advisories for a light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber and a worn but not excessively loose nearside front suspension arm bush. The 2026 pass with only thin brake pads suggests routine maintenance has been kept up, though the underlying suspension wear noted in 2025 has not been reconfirmed as resolved. The mileage profile is high for a six-year-old car. At roughly 12,245 miles per year, it sits well above the UK average. The record shows a gap of about 11,500 miles between the May 2023 test at 51,244 miles and the May 2024 test at 62,787 miles, then a slower accumulation of around 5,200 miles over the following year to May 2025, before climbing another 5,500 miles to the current 73,468. There are no suspicious mileage reversals or large unexplained gaps, but the sustained high annual use places above-average stress on drivetrain mounts, suspension bushes, brake components, and tyres. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and damping. The 2025 advisory for a light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber warrants close examination; a misting condition can progress to a full fluid leak, degrading damping performance. The nearside front suspension arm bush, noted as worn but not causing excessive movement, should be checked for deterioration beyond the 2025 threshold. Given the mileage, also inspect all remaining suspension bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar links for play or splitting. The braking system demands attention. With both front and rear pads flagged as thin at the most recent test, budget for imminent replacement and inspect the condition of the front discs, which were noted as worn in 2025. Check the rear calipers for binding, a common issue on high-mileage VAG platforms, and assess the handbrake function. Tyre condition should be scrutinised carefully, given the previous failure for cut tyres in 2023 and the high mileage since. Examine sidewalls for perishing, uneven tread wear, and ensure the windscreen noted as damaged in 2023 has not developed cracks that impair the driver's line of sight.