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WG61 MRX

2012 Skoda Superb

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,315 mi
Last recorded172,315 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 MRX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 172,315 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 168,783 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 168,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 162,804 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 156,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on the limit of damage size (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 151,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 151,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 146,602 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 141,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 134,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 124,875 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 124,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 112,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,927 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,516 miles

Emissions too low to register as per section 7.4 page 4 of the mot inspection manual

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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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WG61 MRX is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG61 MRX, 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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What year was WG61 MRX registered?

WG61 MRX is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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