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DF12 ETZ

2012 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,786 mi
Last recorded162,786 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 ETZ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 162,786 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Jan 2025 153,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 8 Jan 2025 153,402 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 11 Jan 2024 140,313 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 10 Jan 2024 140,304 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 16 Dec 2022 130,674 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 15 Dec 2022 130,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 5 Jan 2022 127,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Plastic covers restrict inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2022 127,209 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Plastic covers restrict inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

exhaust emissions to low to record

Pass 14 Jun 2019 106,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

exhaust emissions zero, not recorded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,815 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust emissions zero, not recorded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,945 miles

engine bay anb body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust emissions zero, not recorded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,234 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inpection

exhaust emissions zero, no print out recorded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 60,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ETZ is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF12 ETZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF12 ETZ registered?

DF12 ETZ is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is DF12 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 ETZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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