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YC62 YWU

2012 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,853 mi
Last recorded196,853 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 YWU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 196,853 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 196,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 189,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 184,281 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 184,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 177,704 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 170,452 miles

Offside Rear offside rear bumper reflector has small damage but not likely to become detached

Pass 25 Aug 2020 162,549 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 154,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 148,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear reflector lense slightly cracked

corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 139,337 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 130,191 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,044 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Nearside Rear tyre sawtoothed inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,044 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Nearside Rear tyre sawtoothed inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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YC62 YWU is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC62 YWU, 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 YC62 YWU registered?

YC62 YWU is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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