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BU18 GKL

2018 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,782 mi
Last recorded72,782 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Superb55,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 GKL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,782 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 63,290 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 63,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 52,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 42,485 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 32,546 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 32,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 22,707 miles

all four tyres have sidewall damage

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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BU18 GKL is a 2018 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 55,084 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 BU18 GKL, 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 8 years old, this Skoda Superb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU18 GKL registered?

BU18 GKL is a 2018 Skoda Superb, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is BU18 GKL safe to buy?

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