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AK52 BHE

2002 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,726 mi
Last recorded179,726 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 BHE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 179,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 164,520 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 152,844 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front wipers worn.

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 139,984 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f tyre cuts to outer tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cords

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 139,984 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f tyre cuts to outer tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cords

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2014 122,358 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2013 107,515 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 99,741 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,786 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,696 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 72,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,851 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 63,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,298 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 54,298 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,677 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 46,671 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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AK52 BHE is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AK52 BHE, 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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What year was AK52 BHE registered?

AK52 BHE is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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