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RO02 VDM

2002 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

219,643 mi
Last recorded219,643 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 VDM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 219,643 miles

front lower arms slight movement in ball joints.

front tyres close to bold on inner edges.

osr pads getting low.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 190,280 miles

both headlight lenses in poor condition.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 190,280 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both headlight lenses in poor condition.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 163,026 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 163,026 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 149,110 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges and just legal

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2009 149,110 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges and just legal

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2008 128,849 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 128,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 94,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2007 94,804 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,093 miles

nearside rear tyre showing odd wear.front brakes overhaul reqd soon.

Pass 11 Jun 2005 25,533 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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RO02 VDM is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RO02 VDM, 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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RO02 VDM is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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