2012 Skoda Superb 2.0L Diesel · LJ12 AEC

The Skoda Superb presents a clean MOT history over the past three years, with the October 2025 test at 115,528 miles showing no defects—a consistent pattern confirmed by the three preceding passes in October 2024, 2023, and 2022. The sole anomaly is the October 2023 fail, which lacks recorded defects, suggesting either a minor, undocumented issue or an administrative error. This stability indicates the vehicle has been well-maintained under its current ownership, with no recurring advisories or major component failures. The absence of defects in recent tests, including the most recent in October 2025—just nine months prior to today—implies the car has met all DVSA roadworthiness thresholds without urgent mechanical red flags. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical expectations for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging around 8,252 miles annually. The gap between the 2022 test (81,980 miles) and the 2023 fail (94,197 miles) covers roughly 12,217 miles in under a year, which is slightly above average but not excessive. The subsequent tests in October 2023 (pass at 94,198 miles) and October 2024 (106,143 miles) maintain this pace, reinforcing that the car has been driven regularly without periods of prolonged inactivity. There are no signs of rapid mileage spikes or neglect, though the single fail in 2023—without defects—raises minor curiosity about whether a quick fix resolved an issue before retesting. For a buyer, the lack of defects in recent MOTs reduces immediate concerns about structural or safety-critical components, but a thorough pre-purchase inspection should still verify suspension integrity, particularly the condition of coil springs and anti-roll bar bushes, given the vehicle’s age. Braking system components—calipers, discs, and pads—should be checked for uneven wear or corrosion, even though no advisories have appeared. Exhaust emissions and fuel system integrity are also worth confirming, as these can degrade over time without triggering MOT failures. The absence of rust-related advisories in the record is positive, but hidden corrosion in wheel arches, sills, or suspension mounts should be inspected closely, especially if the car has spent time in damp or salty conditions. Tyre condition and tread depth remain the most likely consumable to require attention, though the MOTs show no recent tread-related failures.