CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD12 ZDR

2012 Skoda Superb

Purple Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

225,539 mi
Last recorded225,539 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 ZDR
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 225,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 214,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 205,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 196,583 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 189,286 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 189,025 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 181,815 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 181,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 170,922 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 170,922 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 160,206 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 148,767 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 148,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 132,288 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link gaiter perished but not allowing ingress of dirt and water

Pass 30 Jan 2019 113,255 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only 50% of side repeater on mirror working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 113,255 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only 50% of side repeater on mirror working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,239 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 97,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,979 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge nailed and close to inner wear bar

Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,294 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,521 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 40,914 miles

vehicle under tray slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,644 miles

Emissions too low to register as per section 7.4 page 4 of the mot inspection manual

Fail 23 Jun 2015 32,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Emissions too low to register as per section 7.4 page 4 of the mot inspection manual

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
Full Skoda Superb reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD12 ZDR is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FD12 ZDR, 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

How do I check the history of FD12 ZDR?

You can check the full history of FD12 ZDR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD12 ZDR registered?

FD12 ZDR is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is FD12 ZDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 ZDR shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD12 ZDR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD12 ZDR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.