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GV12 ALG

2012 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,199 mi
Last recorded153,199 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 ALG
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 153,199 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sids (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sids (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 153,199 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sids (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sids (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 140,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,401 miles

EML ON cover and sill cover fitted

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

rear seats not in use

Fail 27 Mar 2018 109,401 miles

EML ON cover and sill cover fitted

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

rear seats not in use

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,302 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 84,180 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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GV12 ALG is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GV12 ALG, 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 GV12 ALG registered?

GV12 ALG is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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