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DA12 VEX

2012 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,368 mi
Last recorded132,368 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 VEX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 132,368 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 132,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 120,154 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 120,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 107,178 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Feb 2024 107,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 95,836 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 88,435 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 74,035 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,120 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,797 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 44,999 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 41,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2017 41,692 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,468 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 VEX is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA12 VEX, 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 VEX is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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