2014 Skoda Superb 1.8L Petrol · HN14 OGE

The 2014 Skoda Supurb presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 24 June 2025 at 147,640 miles, passed, but the tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin. This is a minor advisory, yet it sits alongside a recurring pattern of front brake disc wear and anti-roll bar ball joint play flagged in previous years. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor fully resolving. The front brake disc advisory from July 2024 at 130,947 miles was not explicitly re-tested or confirmed as rectified in the following year, and the rear brake wear has now emerged. Suspension advisories for slight play in anti-roll bar ball joints appeared in both 2022 and 2023, first on the nearside and then the offside, suggesting gradual wear across the front axle rather than a single isolated failure. The vehicle has not failed an MOT since 2022, which is a positive sign, but the accumulation of minor advisories points to a car that has been used hard and maintained reactively rather than preventatively. The mileage profile is notable. At 147,640 miles over roughly twelve years, the annual average sits around 12,300 miles, which is high for a vehicle of this age. The jump from 104,365 miles in June 2023 to 130,947 miles in July 2024 represents over 26,000 miles in just over twelve months, a sharp acceleration in use. By June 2025, the odometer read 147,640, adding a further 16,693 miles in under a year. This rapid accumulation places significant stress on consumable components, particularly brakes, tyres, and suspension bushes, all of which have appeared on the MOT record. The high mileage also raises questions about the condition of the drivetrain, exhaust system, and structural underbody corrosion, none of which have been flagged yet but are common failure points on heavily used vehicles of this age. A buyer should inspect the front suspension carefully. The repeated anti-roll bar ball joint advisories across both sides suggest the entire front end may have accumulated wear that has been monitored rather than replaced. Check for play in track rod ends, drop links, and wishbone bushes, and examine the subframe and mounting points for corrosion or cracking. The front brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in 2024, and the rear pads were noted as thin in 2025. This indicates the braking system has been working hard and may need a full set of discs and pads if not already done. Inspect the disc faces for lipping, scoring, and heat damage, and check the calipers for signs of binding, which the record does not mention but is a common companion issue on high-mileage cars. The tyre condition also warrants close attention. The 2022 failure for exposed ply or cords on the offside front tyre was a serious defect, and while subsequent tests have not flagged tyre issues, the rapid mileage accumulation since then means tyre condition should be verified for uneven wear, sidewall damage, and age-related cracking. Given the high annual mileage and the pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance, a thorough underbody inspection for exhaust corrosion, oil leaks from the engine and gearbox, and structural rust on the sills and floor pan is strongly advised before purchase.