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OV52 YZZ

2002 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,680 mi
Last recorded180,680 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 YZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 180,680 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 172,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 164,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 164,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 154,765 miles

Center rear seatbelt not present at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2013 154,765 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Center rear seatbelt not present at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2012 145,293 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 128,871 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 128,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 109,480 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 92,337 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,185 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 78,182 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,096 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 62,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 44,560 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 44,560 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,074 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 YZZ is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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