2017 Skoda Superb 2.0L Diesel · YN17 VBA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test on 24 January 2026 at 130,597 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the car has avoided mechanical or structural failures over the last four years. However, the two most recent tests contained advisories regarding child seats obstructing the inspection of the adult seatbelts, which indicates the tester could not fully verify the integrity of the restraint systems during those specific appointments. The Skoda Superb shows high mileage accumulation for its age, averaging approximately 14,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with a jump of 8,217 miles between the January 2024 and January 2025 tests, and another 8,355 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This regularity suggests frequent long-distance motorway use, which typically puts different stresses on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking assemblies compared to low-mileage city driving. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and alignment based on the failure in the January 2023 test at 102,616 miles. The tester flagged both front tyres and the offside rear as being worn on the inner edges, which often points to incorrect camber or worn control arm bushes. Given the high mileage, a thorough physical check of the coil springs, shock absorbers, and brake discs is necessary to ensure that the accelerated wear has not developed beyond what is captured in the digital MOT records.