2015 Skoda Rapid 1.6L Diesel · YF65 OCW

The vehicle currently holds a positive roadworthiness status following a clean pass in December 2025 at 102,675 miles. The overall maintenance trend shows a clear improvement after a period of mechanical neglect. While the car struggled with recurring MOT failures related to braking components and tyre wear, the two most recent tests recorded zero defects, suggesting that the previous owner addressed the outstanding issues and subsequently maintained the vehicle to a passing standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. Between the December 2023 test at 74,265 miles and the December 2024 test at 88,794 miles, the car covered 14,529 miles, indicating a period of higher-than average use. The subsequent 13,881 miles recorded before the December 2025 test shows regular driving habits, which helps prevent component seizure associated with long periods. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system during a physical inspection. The 2024 failure flagged the offside front service brake for excessive fluctuation and thin pads, while the 2023 failure noted pitted rear brake discs and thin pads. Although these are now passed, the buyer should check for uneven pad wear or judder through the steering wheel under braking to ensure the repairs were executed correctly. Additionally, the history of edge-worn tyres in both 2023 and 2024 suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that should be verified by inspecting the current wear pattern on the tyres.