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A12 VGB

2017 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,348 mi
Last recorded59,348 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Superb62,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VGB
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 59,348 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2026 59,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 56,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,754 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 44,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 37,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 33,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, circa 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, circa 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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A12 VGB is a 2017 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 62,786 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 A12 VGB, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Superb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 VGB registered?

A12 VGB is a 2017 Skoda Superb, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is A12 VGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 VGB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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