2018 Skoda Superb 2.0L Diesel · GL68 FNP

Across its documented testing history, this Skoda Superb presents a steady, largely clean roadworthiness profile, with the most recent assessment on 10 November 2025 returning a pass and no recorded defects. Five tests are recorded from December 2021 through to late 2025, and crucially there are no failures or major items anywhere in the sequence. However, the earlier tests do flag a developing pattern around the braking system and tyre wear that warrants attention. In November 2022 the vehicle passed with advisories on both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges, a nearside rear inner brake pad noted as wearing thin, and rear brake discs recorded as pitted or scored. By December 2023 the tyres and pads were no longer flagged, but the rear brake disc wear had progressed, with the nearside rear inner braking face now specifically called out as worn and pitted. The two subsequent tests in late 2024 and late 2025 were clean, suggesting either remedial work or that the components have not deteriorated to advisory level again within the inspection threshold. The recorded mileage of 76,799 against a vehicle approximately eight years old equates to an average annual accumulation of around 9,600 miles, which is broadly consistent with typical mixed private and commuter use for this class of car. There are no anomalous gaps or sudden jumps in the recorded readings that would suggest prolonged standing periods, clock irregularities, or unusually high continuous use. This level of mileage is sufficient to have generated the observed consumable wear on the rear braking components and front tyres, but not so high as to indicate severe mechanical stress on major drivetrain items. The annual cadence of testing from 2021 onwards is regular and unbroken, indicating continuous road use throughout that period. Given the repeated advisories on the rear brake discs in particular, a prospective buyer should inspect the braking system carefully on a test drive. Feel for any vibration or judder through the brake pedal or steering wheel under firm braking from higher speeds, which would indicate the rear discs have lipped or warped beyond what was previously recorded. Listen for any grinding or scraping noise from the rear axle, and check visually for deep scoring or a pronounced raised lip on the outer edge of the rear discs. Inspect the rear pad material through the wheel if possible, and note whether the discs show signs of recent machining or replacement, which would explain the absence of advisories on the most recent two tests. The 2022 advisories on both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges is a useful pointer when inspecting the front suspension geometry and steering linkage. On a test drive, pay attention to any steering pull to one side, uneven steering effort, or a tendency for the vehicle to tram along road surface imperfections, as these can indicate worn suspension bushes, droplinks, or tracking issues that contribute to inner-edge tyre wear. Listen for knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and rough tarmac, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar links or top mount bearings. Finally, inspect all four tyres for uneven wear across the tread, confirm the sidewalls are free of cracking or bulges, and verify the rear brake discs feel smooth rather than heavily ridged to a fingertip run around the inner circumference.