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AJ16 XSP

2016 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,467 mi
Last recorded70,467 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Superb67,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 XSP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 70,467 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,820 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges of both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 53,042 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 45,266 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear,esp the offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 38,105 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner discs faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc corroded / deteriorated / possibly lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 29,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 29,260 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 24,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 24,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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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AJ16 XSP is a 2016 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 67,898 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 AJ16 XSP, 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 10 years old, this Skoda Superb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ16 XSP registered?

AJ16 XSP is a 2016 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 August 2016.

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