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C4 DBV

2012 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,044 mi
Last recorded133,044 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DBV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 133,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 120,245 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,827 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))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 108,701 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 94,090 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,319 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 82,089 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,532 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,307 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 59,873 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 59,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,174 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,421 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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C4 DBV is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C4 DBV, 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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What year was C4 DBV registered?

C4 DBV is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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