2015 Skoda Rapid 1.6L Diesel · YF65 OCE

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having achieved a clean pass in April 2026 at 111,392 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable following a brief period of reactive repairs in early 2025. Since the failure in February 2025, the record shows no further defects, indicating that the previous owner addressed the identified mechanical issues and maintained the vehicle effectively thereafter. The recorded mileage of 111,392 miles over eleven years reflects an average usage of approximately 10,127 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK averages for a family car. There is a significant spike in mileage accumulation between February 2025 and April 2026, where the car covered over 23,000 miles in just fourteen months. This rapid rate of use suggests heavy motorway commuting, which typically accelerates the wear on consumable components such as suspension bushings, brake components, and tyre tread life. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry and tyre de-lamination. The February 2025 failure specifically flagged an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm bush and a nearside front tyre reaching the legal limit. While these were rectified, the high-mileage run since that test increases the likelihood that other rubberized bushes or shock absorbers are nearing the end of their service life. Checking for uneven tyre wear is essential to ensure the previous alignment issues did not cause persistent damage to the steering assembly.