2017 Skoda Superb 2.0L Diesel · OU17 UDZ

The defining mechanical theme for this 2017 Skoda Superb is a consistent pattern of tyre and brake wear advisories across its recorded MOT history, culminating in the most recent pass on 12 January 2026 where the front inner tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit on both sides. A serious escalation occurred during the 7 January 2025 test, which recorded a Dangerous failure for a nearside rear tyre with ply or cords exposed on the inner edge, alongside the same front brake disc advisory that reappeared three days later on its pass. The braking system has been a recurring theme across consecutive years, with rear brake pads flagged as wearing thin in both January 2023 and December 2023, and front brake discs noted as worn (though not excessively) in both 2025 tests. This sequence indicates sustained mechanical wear rather than isolated events, and a prospective buyer should expect renewed attention to consumables in the near term. With a recorded 130,124 miles accumulated over approximately nine years, this Superb is averaging around 14,500 miles annually, which sits firmly in the higher-use bracket for its age and points to considerable mechanical work having been done by the drivetrain, suspension, and braking components over its life. The gap between the 12 January 2023 pass and the 7 January 2025 failure suggests either a missed test in 2024 or a period off the road, but the mileage accumulation implied by the test-to-test gaps is consistent with ongoing regular use. Higher annual mileage of this nature typically accelerates wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, wheel bearings, and CV joint gaiters, and the brake component advisories already observed align with this usage profile. Such accumulation is not inherently negative, but it does mean that components approaching their service intervals should be inspected thoroughly rather than assumed to have remaining life. Given the brake disc and pad advisories that have appeared repeatedly, a test drive should focus carefully on brake feel and response. Any signs of judder through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm application would suggest the front discs have worn beyond the advisory threshold and may now require replacement, particularly as the discs were flagged on both sides in 2025. Listen for any scraping or grinding noises from the rear axle, as rear pads were reported as wearing thin across both 2023 tests and may now be due for renewal. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive, with the vehicle stopping in a straight line without any pull to either side, which would indicate binding calipers or uneven pad wear. Tyre wear has been the most acute safety concern in this record, with both the Dangerous nearside rear failure in 2025 and the most recent advisory pointing to inner-edge wear on the fronts. This pattern of inner-edge wear on both axles is often linked to suspension geometry issues such as worn wishbone bushes, top mounts, or droop links, and warrants close inspection on uneven road surfaces for any clonking or knocking from the front or rear suspension. On a test drive, listen specifically for knocks over speed bumps or potholes, feel for any vagueness in the steering or tramlining, and check that the tracking is even. Inspect all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear, ensure none have any cords visible, and budget for a full set of replacement tyres alongside the likely brake and suspension items that this MOT record suggests are approaching the end of their service life.