2016 Skoda Yeti 2.0L Diesel · TC16 AAA

The defining mechanical story of this Yeti centres on suspension component wear at both front lower arm pins and bushes, flagged as a Dangerous or Major defect at the most recent assessment in November 2025 and present as an advisory on the opposing nearside bush on the same test. That single entry, recorded against a vehicle that has otherwise passed its MOT at every attempt since 2022, is the primary area to investigate rather than the clean 2023 and earlier records. The history also shows a prior Dangerous tyre failure at the nearside front in November 2024 alongside wear advisories on the offside front and both rear tyres, plus a Major failure in February 2023 for significantly worn rear brake discs and a major exhaust leak at the central joining pipe. Taken together, the record points to a car that has generally remained roadworthy but has accumulated front suspension wear, tyre wear across multiple corners and rear brake disc wear in recent years, all of which warrant close physical inspection. With 77,901 miles recorded against a 2016 build, the Yeti has covered roughly 7,790 miles per year over its ten-year life, which is broadly typical for its age and suggests regular rather than exceptional use. There are no unusual mileage gaps or sudden jumps between the recorded tests, with readings progressing steadily from the 2022 assessment through to late 2025, indicating the vehicle has remained in consistent service rather than being laid up for extended periods. This kind of steady annual accumulation tends to produce even wear across consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres and suspension bushes, which aligns with the worn rear discs flagged in 2023 and the suspension arm wear noted in 2025. There is no evidence in the test record of low-mileage deterioration, long-standing corrosion or extended off-road periods that would introduce separate concerns. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension should be the priority focus. The Major defect recorded on the offside front lower arm pin or bush, combined with the advisory wear on the nearside front, means both sides are now implicated, so it is worth budgeting for a full set of front lower arm bushes and possibly the arms themselves. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front over uneven surfaces, particularly speed humps and potholes, and feel for any vagueness or play through the steering on rough roads, as worn bushings often present as imprecise handling or a shimmy under braking. Inspect the tyres carefully on all four corners for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear, which can indicate suspension geometry issues stemming from the worn bushes, and confirm the fronts are not running close to the legal tread limit as they were on the 2024 test. A 20 to 30 mph drive over broken tarmac is usually enough to expose worn front arm components. The rear brake discs should also be examined in person, as the 2023 failure for significantly and obviously worn rears suggests replacement was carried out at that point or shortly thereafter, and any pulsing through the brake pedal, grinding on application or visible lipping on the disc edges would indicate that the replacement discs and pads may now be due again. Inspect the central exhaust joint and joining pipe for soot staining, hissing under load or visible cracking, as the major exhaust leak recorded in February 2023 indicates the system has been stressed at that point. Finally, check the rear tyres as both were flagged as worn on the edge in 2024, suggesting a possible tracking or suspension geometry issue at the rear, which can be felt as steering wander or a tendency for the car to drift on the motorway, and a four-wheel alignment check should be considered alongside any suspension work to ensure even tyre wear going forward.