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OV52 XLE

2002 Skoda Superb

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,027 mi
Last recorded145,027 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XLE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 145,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 141,282 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 141,282 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 135,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 130,925 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 127,954 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 127,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 122,535 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 116,845 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 116,845 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint left hand (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint right hand (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,209 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 22 Feb 2016 107,791 miles

both headlights - output and images both adversely affected by lens clouding

Pass 4 Feb 2015 102,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside headlamp image and light output affected by clouding of lens

Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,411 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,685 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,195 miles

offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 31 Mar 2011 6,907 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine breather pipe to cam cover split

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

Offside rear door will not open from inside or out

Wiper blades smearing

offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,177 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 55,340 miles

Front Left and Rear Left tyres at 3mm. Both wheel have slightly distorted inner rims

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,340 miles

Front Left and Rear Left tyres at 3mm. Both wheel have slightly distorted inner rims

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,005 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 33,668 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 17,439 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 XLE is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLE, 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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OV52 XLE is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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