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FT12 XAF

2012 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

275,097 mi
Last recorded275,097 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 XAF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 275,097 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side Repeater (Door Mirror) Partly working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both Sides - D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 275,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (Inner Edge) - 205/55R16 - (DOT2023 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm - (205/55R16) - (DOT2023 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side Repeater (Door Mirror) Partly working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both Sides - D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 258,006 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 258,005 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 237,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 218,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 198,993 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 198,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 175,907 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 175,907 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 162,354 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 145,291 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 123,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,191 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 77,581 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,853 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FT12 XAF is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT12 XAF, 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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FT12 XAF is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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