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A16 SWJ

2012 Skoda Superb

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,916 mi
Last recorded28,916 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 28,916 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 27,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 26,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 24,764 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 23,280 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 23,280 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,168 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 18,809 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 15,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 14,134 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 11,088 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 8,179 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 6,170 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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A16 SWJ is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 88,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 SWJ, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 SWJ registered?

A16 SWJ is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is A16 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SWJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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