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YJ12 VRS

2012 Skoda Superb

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

355,309 mi
Last recorded355,309 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 355,309 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 335,242 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 335,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 321,295 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 296,136 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 267,705 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 239,707 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 211,671 miles

osr anti roll bar link rod slight play

osr nsr tyres close to ware markers

Fail 31 Mar 2018 211,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres close to legal limit

osr anti roll bar link rod slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2017 181,208 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE'S WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Mar 2017 151,579 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to gain accsess to check inner brake pad. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to gain access to check inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear bump stop has perished

Offside Rear bump stop has perished

Fail 22 Mar 2017 151,579 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short across the top of the battery at the earth post (1.9.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to gain accsess to check inner brake pad. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to gain access to check inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear bump stop has perished

Offside Rear bump stop has perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 124,319 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,962 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,759 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 26,928 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 10,989 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 10,646 miles

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

exhaust emissions to clean

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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YJ12 VRS is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ12 VRS, 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 YJ12 VRS registered?

YJ12 VRS is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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