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HD62 BYU

2012 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,844 mi
Last recorded145,844 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD62 BYU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 145,844 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 138,566 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 138,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 130,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 123,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,337 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2021 96,008 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2021 96,004 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,526 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 85,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,364 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,856 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 67,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,969 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 49,873 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 49,873 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,378 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HD62 BYU is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HD62 BYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD62 BYU registered?

HD62 BYU is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is HD62 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD62 BYU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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