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W232 PRL

2012 Skoda Superb

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,522 mi
Last recorded61,522 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW232 PRL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 61,522 miles

Both front brake backing plates corroded

N/S/R lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 61,514 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front brake backing plates corroded

N/S/R lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 52,815 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit has slight damage

Fail 4 Mar 2025 52,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Light unit has slight damage

Pass 4 Mar 2024 47,053 miles

Nearside Rear Slight damage to light unit

Pass 2 Mar 2023 38,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 32,872 miles

Slight corrosion in rear subframe and attached suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 26,989 miles

Rear brakes corroded due to lack of use

Fail 24 Feb 2021 26,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brakes corroded due to lack of use

Pass 5 Mar 2020 26,988 miles

Front brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Plastic underfloor covers fitted

Rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 12 Feb 2019 26,983 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components

Fail 12 Feb 2019 26,983 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2018 25,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads currently 10mm (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened pads currently 6mm (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 24,736 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,266 miles

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

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,235 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W232 PRL is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 88,884 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 W232 PRL, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W232 PRL is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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