2020 Skoda Superb SE L IV Phev S-A 1.4L Hybrid electric · OY70 FSV

The most recent DVSA examination recorded on 13 August 2025 returned a Pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and this outcome is consistent with the two prior annual tests in August 2024 and August 2023, both of which also passed without any advisories, failures, or minor defects being noted by the tester. Three consecutive clean passes over the most recent three-year MOT cycle indicate that, from a statutory roadworthiness perspective, the vehicle has remained well within the legal thresholds for braking efficiency, emissions, suspension condition, tyre tread depth, lighting, and structural integrity. The absence of any recorded advisory items such as worn brake pads, corroded discs, perished tyres, oil leaks, weakened suspension bushes, or play in steering or wheel bearings is a particularly positive indicator. However, it must be borne in mind that an MOT is a minimum safety and environmental standard at the point of test, and does not necessarily reflect the wear margin remaining, the service history integrity, or the condition of higher-mileage items that may pass at test but be approaching the end of their effective service life. With a recorded mileage of 88,258 miles over an approximate six-year period, this Superb has averaged around 14,700 miles per year, which is notably above the typical UK average of 7,000 to 9,000 miles annually for a privately owned vehicle. This higher-than-average utilisation means that mechanically the car will have accrued proportionally greater wear on its consumables and serviceable components than a lower-mileage example of the same age. Items such as brake pads and discs, tyres, the 12-volt auxiliary battery, drive belts, the timing chain or cambelt servicing interval (if chain-driven, more frequent oil changes become critical), and the plug-in hybrid system's high-voltage battery cycle count will all have been worked proportionally harder. Continuous higher-mileage use can also accelerate wear in the suspension bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, coil springs, and clutch components, although in this case the DSG-style automatic transmission would replace the latter concern. The mileage accumulation appears consistent year on year, with no evidence from the MOT record of significant standing periods or unusual gaps in usage. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection given the mileage and the vehicle's PHEV powertrain. Begin with the tyres, checking not only the legal 2mm tread depth across the central three-quarters but also for uneven shoulder wear indicating misalignment or worn suspension geometry, sidewall cracking or perishing from age and ozone exposure, and ensuring all four tyres are of matching size, load index, and speed rating, as required by the manufacturer. Given that PHEV variants are heavier than their standard combustion counterparts, monitor for accelerated inner or outer edge wear. Inspect the brake discs closely for lipping, scoring, or corrosion between the disc face and pad surface, as higher mileage on a heavy vehicle shortens disc life and may not yet have flagged at MOT. Check for binding calipers by ensuring all wheels rotate freely when jacked and that the car does not pull on a road test, and listen for any grinding, scraping, or squealing under light braking. On the test drive, expect the 1.4-litre plug-in hybrid powertrain to start silently in electric mode and to deliver smooth, torque-rich response below approximately 30 mph; listen carefully for any CV joint or driveshaft knocking through tight turns, any clunks from the front suspension over undulating surfaces which could indicate worn lower wishbone bushes, ARB drop links, or top mount bearings, and any vibration through the steering wheel which may point to imbalanced wheels, warped brake discs under load, or a failing motor mount. Confirm the full operation of the DSG automatic transmission with no hesitation, flare, or harsh engagement, and verify that the plug-in hybrid system charges correctly via both the wallbox cable and the regenerative braking mode, while also noting any warning messages or restricted functionality on the infotainment and driver information display which could signal high-voltage battery degradation or 12V battery weakness. Request evidence of the full Skoda main agent or specialist service history, paying particular attention to engine oil and filter changes, DSG transmission fluid and filter replacement at the manufacturer-specified intervals, brake fluid renewal (typically every two years regardless of mileage due to its hygroscopic nature), coolant replacement, and high-voltage battery conditioning system health reports. Given the mileage, it would also be prudent to budget for the imminent replacement of the front brake discs and pads, a full set of tyres, and possibly a new 12V battery, as these are time-and-mileage related items that may pass the MOT today but require proactive attention within the next 6 to 12 months.