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OY52 VBG

2002 Skoda Superb

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

152,457 mi
Last recorded152,457 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 VBG
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 152,457 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 152,457 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 144,099 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 144,052 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLITS WALL TO TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 133,431 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 122,688 miles

Inner sills slightly damaged

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 122,677 miles

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

Inner sills slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 115,334 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 115,333 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 113,360 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 110,954 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,343 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,308 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 86,895 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 86,895 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,466 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,451 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,324 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,087 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,999 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,020 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 20,547 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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OY52 VBG is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OY52 VBG, 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 OY52 VBG registered?

OY52 VBG is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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