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DE12 YWP

2012 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,726 mi
Last recorded163,726 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YWP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 163,726 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 150,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 139,367 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 139,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 128,912 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 121,611 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 121,611 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,443 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 107,304 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 92,407 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 75,101 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,341 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads worn very low - JUST ACCEPTABLE

underbody covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 58,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads worn very low - JUST ACCEPTABLE

underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 39,776 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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DE12 YWP is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 DE12 YWP, 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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DE12 YWP is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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