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BL16 SZD

2016 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,774 mi
Last recorded179,774 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Superb67,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 SZD
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 179,774 miles

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

emissions too clean ? > no input available

heat shield near gearbox drive flange insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2024 166,062 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted.

Fail 15 Nov 2024 165,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly? (4.1.2 (c))

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2023 152,029 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2023 152,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge, 215-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive Wear Inner Edge, 3mm Centre, 215-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 138,539 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2021 123,769 miles

Engine covers fitted upper and lower not allowing full inspection of some testable items .

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 123,769 miles

Engine covers fitted upper and lower not allowing full inspection of some testable items .

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,634 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 81,583 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner

engine cover and undertray fitted

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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BL16 SZD is a 2016 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL16 SZD, 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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BL16 SZD is a 2016 Skoda Superb, first registered on 2 June 2016.

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