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YE12 XGT

2012 Skoda Superb

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,641 mi
Last recorded76,641 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 XGT
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 76,641 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake dust cover back plate incomplete

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Aug 2025 76,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction customer informed something to do with a wire (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake dust cover back plate incomplete

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 72,699 miles

Front Upper suspension mountings noisy from lock to lock

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2024 72,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper suspension mountings noisy from lock to lock

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2023 68,155 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 68,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225,40,18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,205 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 65,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225,40,18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,017 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 60,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225,40,18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,236 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 55,236 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225,40,18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225,40,18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,476 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 48,476 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,385 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,049 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,837 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,047 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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YE12 XGT is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YE12 XGT, 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 YE12 XGT registered?

YE12 XGT is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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