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HG12 LJL

2012 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,650 mi
Last recorded170,650 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 LJL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 170,650 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 170,511 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 148,716 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023
Pass 9 Nov 2022 127,171 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges.

Fail 8 Nov 2022 127,168 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,819 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2021 124,819 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 98,724 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2018 98,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2017 91,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. very bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 91,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. very bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 83,564 miles

All tyres worn close to the legal limit

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,928 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,567 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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HG12 LJL is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 HG12 LJL, 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 HG12 LJL registered?

HG12 LJL is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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