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DA12 UYP

2012 Skoda Superb

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

211,018 mi
Last recorded211,018 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 UYP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 211,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 204,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 203,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 203,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 194,390 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 189,521 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 178,189 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 166,995 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 154,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 136,065 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,011 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,744 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,899 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,812 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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DA12 UYP is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DA12 UYP, 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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DA12 UYP is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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