2015 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · SM65 EHB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in November 2024 at 68,958 miles resulted in a pass, it revealed emerging issues with a leaking offside front shock absorber and a severely deteriorated offside front outer driveshaft constant velocity boot. This suggests a worsening state of rubber components and damping units reaching the end of their functional life after a clean record in 2023. At 68,958 miles over 11 years, the Yeti has averaged approximately 6,269 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-mileage patterns. However, there is a significant gap in mileage accumulation between November 2023 and November 2024, where the vehicle covered over 21,000 miles in twelve months. This period of high usage follows a mechanical failure in November 2023 where the tester flagged a fractured nearside front coil spring and worn rear brake pads that were below the legal limit. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the history shows multiple faults involving coil springs, anti-roll bar linkages, and shock absorbers. The deteriorated CV boot from the last test requires immediate attention to prevent grease loss and eventual failure of the driveshaft. Additionally, the rear brake discs were already noted as pitted and scored in 2022, so the thickness and condition of the current hardware should be verified to ensure they have not become worn following the high-mileage run of the past year.