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AF52 XPL

2002 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,177 mi
Last recorded193,177 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XPL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 193,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have feathered outer edges

Fail 12 Dec 2016 193,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have feathered outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2015 186,500 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 186,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 177,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 165,253 miles

Wipers will not turn off with ignition on

Fail 11 Dec 2013 165,253 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wipers will not turn off with ignition on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 154,032 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 154,032 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 137,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 116,214 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,163 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 57,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 47,777 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,223 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 28,568 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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AF52 XPL is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 94,374 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 AF52 XPL, 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 24 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF52 XPL is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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