2010 Skoda Superb 2.0L Diesel · OY10 XAH

The 2010 Skoda Superb presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, passed on 4 August 2025 at 151,236 miles, followed a failure on the same date for a non-functioning nearside front headlamp dipped beam and an offside rear registration plate lamp. Both were rectified before the pass. However, the tester flagged both rear wheel bearings as slightly noisy, a condition that has persisted since at least August 2024. This suggests a gradual, unresolved deterioration rather than an acute failure. The trend is stable but with a developing concern. The mileage progression is consistent with light-to-moderate use. The vehicle recorded 136,012 miles in March 2023 and 145,385 miles by August 2024, an increase of 9,373 miles in roughly 17 months. From August 2024 to August 2025, the odometer moved only from 145,385 to 151,236 miles, a gain of 5,851 miles over 12 months. This indicates a recent slowdown in annual mileage, which can reduce wear on consumables but also points to longer periods of inactivity. A stationary vehicle can develop flat-spotted tyres, sticky calipers, and moisture-related corrosion in brake components and exhaust systems. The July 2024 failure is the most revealing entry. The tester flagged an SRS warning lamp, an insecure nearside obligatory mirror, an inoperative offside side repeater, and four tyres worn to the legal limit or on the edge. More critically, the nearside front brake disc was significantly and obviously worn, and the offside rear service brake was excessively binding. The binding caliper and uneven disc wear suggest the braking system was not maintained evenly across all corners. A buyer should have the front brake discs, pads, and caliper slide pins inspected for uneven wear or seizure. The rear calipers, particularly the offside, require a thorough check for free movement. The recurring rear wheel bearing advisories from August 2024 and August 2025 warrant a road test at speed to detect any grinding or rumbling from the rear axle. A lift inspection will confirm play in the hub assemblies. The vehicle is 16 years old, so a close examination of the underside for corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake pipe runs is essential. The SRS fault from 2024 was cleared, but a diagnostic scan should confirm no stored airbag or seatbelt pretensioner codes remain. Tyre condition and mirror security, while minor, indicate a pattern of deferred basic checks; a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection is strongly advised.