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FY52 OYV

2002 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

245,063 mi
Last recorded245,063 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OYV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 245,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre approaching tread wear indicators and wearing on inner edge

vehicle covered in mud making inspection difficult

Fail 19 Nov 2009 245,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre approaching tread wear indicators and wearing on inner edge

vehicle covered in mud making inspection difficult

Pass 28 Oct 2008 223,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 222,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Nov 2007 202,052 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 201,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 163,595 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 163,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FY52 OYV is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY52 OYV, 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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What year was FY52 OYV registered?

FY52 OYV is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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