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GD12 GZU

2012 Skoda Superb

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,156 mi
Last recorded130,156 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 GZU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 130,156 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 112,255 miles

Coolant leak secondary water pump

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 112,255 miles

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

Coolant leak secondary water pump

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 95,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 95,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 74,677 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 70,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,647 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 60,984 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,297 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,374 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,349 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,097 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 GZU is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol 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 GD12 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

GD12 GZU is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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