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DF12 ESV

2012 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,620 mi
Last recorded199,620 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 ESV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 199,620 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 190,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 190,025 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 161,741 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 228,840 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 157,191 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,997 miles

emissions too low to obtain a reading

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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DF12 ESV is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DF12 ESV, 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 DF12 ESV registered?

DF12 ESV is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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