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GD12 FRV

2012 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,417 mi
Last recorded137,417 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 FRV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 137,417 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 132,908 miles

Cam belt replacement is over due by 6 months

Exhaust system and under body components are rusty

Front grill broken

Nearside Front Inner Alloy wheel rim has been repaired

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on the inner edge

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

Offside Wiper blade scrape mark on the screen

Fail 26 Aug 2023 132,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Cam belt replacement is over due by 6 months

Exhaust system and under body components are rusty

Front grill broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Alloy wheel rim has been repaired

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Wiper blade scrape mark on the screen

Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,802 miles

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

Exhaust system is rusty

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring is rusty

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 125,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system is rusty

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring is rusty

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 Void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 119,408 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 112,433 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low

Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,540 miles

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

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 13 Aug 2018 83,294 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 83,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,499 miles

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,505 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,505 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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GD12 FRV is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GD12 FRV, 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 GD12 FRV registered?

GD12 FRV is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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