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OV52 XKW

2002 Skoda Superb

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

224,408 mi
Last recorded224,408 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XKW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 224,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links banana bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 224,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water inside headlamp unit (4.1.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links banana bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 224,369 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Eml light lit on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 200,853 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play of front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play of front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear of front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 182,196 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 181,515 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 160,394 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

slightly cracking on offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2016 160,390 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

slightly cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2015 142,115 miles

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

OSR HANDBRAKE CALIPER STICKING

Pass 21 Aug 2014 122,659 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 122,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 116,554 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 116,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 109,725 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 103,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 94,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,338 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,191 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 65,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,879 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,192 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 9,887 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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OV52 XKW is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OV52 XKW, 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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What year was OV52 XKW registered?

OV52 XKW is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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