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BO53 VSL

2012 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,536 mi
Last recorded130,536 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 VSL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 130,536 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fuel filter damp also under tray as a fuel leak but can not see leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to a failing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 123,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources edge (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2025 123,344 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources edge (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2024 114,612 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 114,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 104,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 104,783 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe sleave (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,057 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective camp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear day time light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2022 95,052 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective camp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damaged and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear day time light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,431 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 82,431 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 70,595 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 55,918 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 27 Feb 2018 43,184 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,186 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 28,593 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advice n/s and o/s rear tyres has cracks on inner sidewalls

Pass 12 Oct 2015 19,009 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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BO53 VSL is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 BO53 VSL, 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.

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BO53 VSL is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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