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DS51 DMS

2012 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

320,096 mi
Last recorded320,096 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 DMS
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 320,096 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 320,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 295,982 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 265,848 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 231,181 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 231,175 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 200,250 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 8 Oct 2020 160,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 105,020 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,319 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,028 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,497 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,013 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 46,472 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,472 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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DS51 DMS is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,968cc 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 DS51 DMS, 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 DS51 DMS registered?

DS51 DMS is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is DS51 DMS safe to buy?

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