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HJ52 LPZ

2002 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

191,867 mi
Last recorded191,867 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 191,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 179,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 175,578 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 175,231 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 171,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 171,623 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak at NSR (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 167,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Considered barely acceptable (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp flickers

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 163,898 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 163,873 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 159,526 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside front lower track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 159,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside front lower track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 154,274 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front lower track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 154,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven n/s/r 156kgf. o/s/r 252kgf (3.7.B.2)

Nearside parking brake performance low

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front lower track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 148,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,451 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 126,451 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 132,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 132,765 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 121,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 121,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 110,657 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 100,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,030 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 90,984 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,261 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 52,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,820 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 35,820 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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HJ52 LPZ is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 94,374 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 HJ52 LPZ, 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 24 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ52 LPZ is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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