CarVerify

Free Car Check

C29 STR

2012 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,372 mi
Last recorded178,372 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 STR
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 178,372 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 178,318 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 168,795 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 163,958 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 151,916 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))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 135,480 miles

slight play in n/s front antiroll bar link

Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,593 miles

chip in screen

Fail 13 Feb 2021 121,516 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 22 Feb 2020 112,199 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 91,357 miles

chip in screen

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2018 75,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,320 miles

all tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,731 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,655 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Skoda Superb reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C29 STR is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C29 STR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C29 STR?

You can check the full history of C29 STR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C29 STR registered?

C29 STR is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is C29 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C29 STR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C29 STR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C29 STR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.