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DU52 OPW

2002 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,292 mi
Last recorded163,292 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 OPW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 163,292 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 163,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 154,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 148,865 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2014 148,865 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 139,572 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 139,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 129,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 129,389 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 119,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

both rear shockabsorber bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2011 119,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

both rear shockabsorber bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2010 108,730 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear shockabsorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2010 108,730 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear shockabsorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,244 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2009 98,244 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 330,929 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 313,040 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 238,575 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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DU52 OPW is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 94,374 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 DU52 OPW, 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 24 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU52 OPW is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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