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485 DLW

2013 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Superb83,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration485 DLW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 86,638 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 86,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake lever siezed and sticking on causing brake to bind (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 79,367 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 72,128 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 72,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 66,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear heatshield loose

Fail 1 Sep 2021 61,519 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,960 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 58,794 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 51,873 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 44,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,906 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 34,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs are deterioating.

Pass 12 May 2016 27,808 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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485 DLW is a 2013 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 83,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 485 DLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 485 DLW registered?

485 DLW is a 2013 Skoda Superb, first registered on 8 June 2013.

Is 485 DLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 485 DLW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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