2017 Skoda Superb 2.0L Diesel · MH65 FEB

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to emerging wear and tear issues. The most recent test in July 2025 at 41,442 miles identified a worn nearside front suspension arm bush and both front tyres approaching the legal tread limit. While the car passed, the appearance of suspension defects suggests that the vehicle is now entering a phase where rubber components and consumables require proactive attention despite the low overall mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles annually. There is a significant gap in usage between July 2023 and July 2024, where the car covered only 2,961 miles in a year, followed by a more rapid increase of 12,940 miles between 2024 and 2025. This erratic usage pattern explains the perishing and cracking of the tyres noted in earlier tests, as tyres left stationary for long periods degrade through age rather than just distance driven. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front suspension to ensure the worn nearside arm bush has not progressed to affect steering precision or causing uneven tyre wear. The recurring history of perishing on the rear tyres indicates the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, necessitating a thorough check of the sidewalls for cracking across all sets. Since no structural corrosion or brake failures have been recorded in the five-year history, the primary mechanical focus should remain on age-related rubber components and the current state of the tyre rubber.