2015 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · SH15 NNP

A pattern of rear-corner wear and corrosion advisories defines the mechanical story of this 2015 Skoda Yeti across its five recorded MOT tests, with the most recent pass on 31 August 2026 carrying a single advisory concerning both rear brake discs being worn, pitted or scored, though not seriously weakened. While the vehicle has not failed any test, the advisories cluster consistently around the rear axle and rear suspension, suggesting a progressive rather than incidental issue. The earliest specific concern was flagged in July 2023 when both rear lower arms were described as heavily corroded with advice to change them soon, followed in June 2024 by a binding offside rear service brake, low offside rear brake pads at approximately 2mm, a slightly low offside rear tyre tread at 3mm, and light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber. The 2025 test returned a clean pass with no advisories, and the latest 2026 pass shows only the rear disc wear advisory, indicating that the immediate safety-critical items appear to have been addressed in the interim but the discs have now reached a state requiring monitoring. Taken together, the trend shows a vehicle that has had recurring rear-end attention over three of its last four tests, with no recorded test failures but a clear history of component wear typical of higher-mileage use. Against an 11-year age, the recorded mileage of 118,385 miles equates to approximately 10,762 miles per year, which is broadly in line with average annual mileage for a vehicle of this age. Testing has occurred at reasonably regular intervals with no extended gaps, the most recent being roughly fourteen months after the prior test, which provides a continuous usage picture rather than one suggesting long periods off the road. At this mileage level, wear on suspension components, brake consumables, drivetrain mountings and exhaust system parts is to be expected, and the advisory record reflects this through the corroded rear arms, worn pads, disc wear and shock absorber seepage. The fact that the front shock leak was noted in 2024 but did not reappear as an advisory in either 2025 or 2026 suggests the component has not deteriorated further in the recorded period, though the oil misting should be visually checked on inspection. For a prospective buyer, the priorities on inspection are the rear lower suspension arms, which were flagged as heavily corroded in 2023, as corrosion in this area can progress and may affect surrounding components such as the rear beam, subframe mounting points and brake pipe routing. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly on speed bumps, which would indicate deteriorated arm bushes or ball joints. Pay close attention to the braking system, given the history of a binding offside rear caliper, low pads, and now worn and pitted rear discs; a binding caliper may present as the vehicle pulling to one side under braking, a hot rear wheel after driving, or uneven pad wear, while pitted rear discs can cause vibration or pedal pulsation under firm braking. The nearside front shock absorber should be inspected for fresh oil residue around the seal area, and the front suspension listened for any knocking over rough roads that might indicate worsening damper performance. Routine due-diligence checks remain important given the mileage and the recorded advisories. The tyres should be examined for both tread depth and even wear across the axles, as the previous advisory noted edge wear on the offside rear, which can indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues. The underside of the vehicle warrants a thorough visual examination for corrosion, particularly around the rear axle, mounting points, and brake pipe runs, as corrosion flagged on the rear arms in 2023 may have developed further in the intervening period. A check of the service history and any invoices relating to the replacement of the rear brake pads and the front shock absorber would help confirm that the items noted in earlier advisories were rectified, as the absence of re-flagging in subsequent tests is consistent with the work having been carried out. Given the age and mileage, an independent pre-purchase inspection by a technician familiar with the Skoda Yeti platform would be a prudent step before commitment.